Mohs Surgery Nurse LPN​/RN

MOHS SURGERY NURSE (LPN/RN)

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing Mohs surgery and other dermatologic surgical procedures; working closely with the Mohs surgeon and medical team, ensuring exceptional patient care before, during and after surgery.

• Prepare patients for Mohs surgery by reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and other pertinent clinical information
• Educate patients regarding surgical procedures, expectations, wound care, medication, and post-operative instructions
• Obtain and record vital signs and other important patient information
• Monitor patients before, during, and after the procedure, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
• Prepare and organize surgical instruments, supplies, medication and equipment
• Prepare procedure rooms and maintain sterile surgical technique
• Administer local anesthesia to the surgical site prior to cases, ensuring accurate dosage and proper technique under surgeon supervision
• Assist Mohs surgeon during surgical procedures and anticipate surgeon needs to promote efficient surgical flow and patient care
• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by licensure and surgeon orders
• Apply surgical dressings and assist with wound care and post-operative bandaging
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

The Mohs Surgery Nurse needs to have a strong sense of teamwork, showing compassion and respect for the patients and other staff members. Attention to detail and excellent communication and problem-solving skills are also required to ensure our commitment to the positive outcomes of all patients.

Current New York State RN or LPN license required. 2+ years of experience in dermatology, surgical, or procedural nursing preferred.

This is a part-time position, requiring 24 to 32 hours a week. Shifts are typically 8 hours a day, 3 to 4 days a week. HIPAA and blood borne pathogen training and certification are offered on site. Mohs Surgery Nurses are not typically required, if ever, to lift any materials greater than 20 pounds.