Registered Nurse - Dermatology

About the position

The Registered Nurse - Dermatology position at Starling Physicians involves providing direct patient care and assisting physicians in a dermatology setting. The role focuses on ensuring efficient patient flow, collecting lab specimens, administering injections, and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR). The nurse will act as a liaison between patients and healthcare staff, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.
• Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.
• Maintain efficient patient flow.
• Deliver direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with Starling Physicians policy.
• Collect lab specimens according to departmental guidelines and accurately label specimens.
• Prioritize patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.
• Ensure proper preparation for patient visits and prepare pertinent information needed for patient visits.
• Effectively communicate problems, concerns, or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.
• Ensure all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.
• Obtain vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
• Document appropriately in EHR and administer injections according to appropriate protocol.
• Demonstrate understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
• Schedule appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.
• Check and maintain logs for emergency equipment according to policy.
• Facilitate transition of care to UCC/Hospital.

Requirements

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• CT Nursing License and BLS certification required.
• 0 - 1 years experience; 2-4 years experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.
• Experience with patient care equipment preferred.
• Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance