What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plastic Surgery Registered Nurse position at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic?
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) assists plastic surgery providers with in-office and procedural-based care to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedural preparation and assistance, monitoring during procedures, patient education, and post-procedure care. The RN promotes patient safety, maintains sterile technique, and supports an exceptional patient experience while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Support
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) assists plastic surgery providers with in-office and procedural-based care to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedural preparation and assistance, monitoring during procedures, patient education, and post-procedure care. The RN promotes patient safety, maintains sterile technique, and supports an exceptional patient experience while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Prepare patients for procedures by obtaining medical history, vital signs, and informed consent verification.
- Assist providers during plastic and cosmetic procedures including excisions, lesion removals, scar revisions, injectables, laser treatments, and minor reconstructive procedures.
- Maintain sterile field and assist with surgical instrumentation and supplies.
- Monitor patients during procedures, recognizing and responding to changes in condition.
- Provide wound care, dressing application, and post-procedure instructions.
- Educate patients on pre- and post-procedure care, recovery expectations, and medication use.
- Prepare procedure rooms and ensure proper functioning of equipment and supplies.
- Assist with local anesthesia administration per provider direction and state regulations.
- Handle specimens according to protocol and ensure proper labeling and documentation.
- Maintain inventory and stock procedural supplies.
- Ensure proper cleaning, sterilization, and turnover of procedure rooms.
- Adhere to infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and safety protocols.
- Ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
- Respond to medical emergencies and assist with emergency preparedness protocols.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of procedural, surgical, dermatology, plastics, or outpatient clinical experience preferred.
- Experience with cosmetic procedures and laser safety is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sterile technique and procedural nursing practices.
- Ability to monitor patient status and respond to complications.
- Excellent patient education and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain patient comfort and privacy in a cosmetic care environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced procedural setting.
- Stand for extended periods during procedures.
- Assist with positioning patients safely.
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Perform fine motor tasks and operate clinical equipment.
- Maintain visual acuity for procedural assistance.