What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Practice/Surgery Center RN position at Plastic Surgery Services?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized Registered Nurse to join our plastic surgery practice. This is a hands-on clinical position working directly alongside the plastic surgeon and clinical team throughout the patient's experience—from initial consultation and diagnostic procedures through surgery, recovery, and postoperative follow-up.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced private practice and will have excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, patient communication skills, and the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Duties
- Assist the physician with new patient consultations, examinations, procedures, and follow-up visits.
- Obtain and document medical histories, medications, allergies, vital signs, and pertinent clinical information.
- Prepare patients for examination and procedures.
- Assist with photography, measurements, documentation, and other preoperative assessments as directed.
- Provide patient education regarding proposed procedures, expectations, risks, preparation, and postoperative care.
- Answer patient questions and communicate clinical information appropriately under the direction of the physician.Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Provide telephone and electronic clinical triage and follow-up as appropriate.
- Prepare procedure rooms, instruments, medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain appropriate sterile/aseptic technique.
- Assist with specimen handling, labeling, documentation, and submission to pathology.
- Provide wound care, dressing changes, suture/staple removal, and postoperative site management as directed.
Experience
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Current, unrestricted Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred depending on surgical/anesthesia responsibilities.
- Previous experience in plastic surgery, ambulatory surgery, PACU/recovery, dermatology, aesthetics, OR nursing, or another procedural setting preferred.
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
- Comfortable working directly with a physician during procedures and surgery.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate clinical needs.
- Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a small clinical team.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
What We Offer
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am to 5pm
- Every other Friday 9am - 1pm
- Tuesdays 7am to 6pm (surgery days)
- No routine nights, weekends, or hospital shifts
- Close collaboration with the plastic surgeon
- Variety of clinical, procedural, surgical, and aesthetic responsibilities
- Opportunity to develop advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic nursing skills
- Professional and patient-focused work environment
- Competitive compensation based on experience and clinical skill level
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you need health insurance provided by your employer
Experience:
- Perioperative care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hagerstown, MD 21740 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40