Registered Nurse - Temporary Positon

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Overview

The Department of Dermatologic Surgery is seeking a Registered Nurse with ambulatory, surgical and Dermatology experience to perform direct patient care in a busy Mohs surgical and cosmetic dermatologic practice.  

Essential Duties

• Direct patient care of surgical and cosmetic patients
• Obtain and assess vital signs, patient history, medications, and accurately log in to patient records.
• Present patient analysis to physicians using concise and accurate verbal communication.
• Patient pre and post procedure teaching
• Set up for surgical and cosmetic procedures.
• Administer local anesthesia under the direction of the physician.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Possess initiative, flexibility, and strong organizational skills.
• Communicate with patients through phone calls and EPIC medical records.
• Maintain pathology logs.
• Report directly to Charge Nurse or Clinical Operations Manager
• Collaborate with other team members to give patients the best practice experience.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Two years of surgical, Dermatology or ambulatory nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work well with other team members to provide exceptional patient care. 
4. Work hour flexibility to meet practice needs. Strong work ethic. Able to perform and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. 
5. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EPIC) and basic software such as Microsoft Office.
 

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

1. Performs physical assessments of patients, including triage duties and advises on treatment or course of action by having knowledge of nursing care standards and principles. 2. Develops, implements, and manages nursing care plans in collaboration with physicians. 3. Interviews patients and records medical history to establish data for treatment plan. 4. Plans and coordinates the admission and discharge of all patients. 5. Instructs patients and families in proper treatment and advises patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. 6. Performs patient care procedures by following appropriate policy and procedure. 7. Records patients’ medical histories and symptoms, operates medical machinery, administers treatment and medications, and coordinates patient follow-up and rehabilitation; assures all procedures for maintaining patient confidentiality are maintained per HIPAA guidelines. 8. Identifies education needed to assure competent delivery of patient care for oneself and others in the department. 9. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible. Current CPR certification.

Job Posting Date

06/23/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Registered Nurse 1 (23)

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air.  HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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