Nurse RN - Plastic Surgery
Houston, Texas
The Aesthetic Clinical RN provides direct patient care in two areas: pre- and post-operative clinic visits and medspa services.
Posted Oct 4
- Unit and setting
- Clinic
- License
- RN license Active RN license in TexasActive Texas RN license
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Texas RN license Active RN license in Texas Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification
- Experience
- 1-3 years nursing experience 1-3 years of nursing experience; plastic surgery, dermatology, or aesthetics experience preferred
- Also asks
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
- Also asks
- Comfort working in clinical and aesthetic settings Comfort working in both clinical and aesthetic settings
- Also asks
- Lift and carry up to 35 lbs, assist with patient transfers
- Also asks
- Wear laser safety eyewear and follow laser safety protocols Ability to wear laser safety eyewear and follow laser safety protocols
Preferred
- Certification
- ACLS certification ACLS Certification
- Certification
- CPSN or CANS certification CPSN (Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse) or CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist)
- Experience
- Plastic surgery, dermatology, or aesthetics experience
- Experience
- Hands-on Sciton Halo and BBL treatment experience, with training documentation Hands-on experience with Sciton Halo and BBL (BroadBand Light) treatments, with training documentation
- Experience
- Injectable experience (neuromodulators and/or dermal fillers)
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Pre-op assessments with health history, medications, baseline vitals Conduct pre-op assessments, including health history, medication review, and baseline vitals
- Day to day
- Pre-op patient education on procedures and risks Educate patients on surgical procedures, preparation, expectations, and risks
- Day to day
- Coordinate pre-op labs, clearances, and consents Coordinate pre-op labs, medical clearances, and consents
- Day to day
- Pre-op instructions on medications, fasting, and supplies Provide instructions on medications, fasting, and supplies needed for recovery
- Day to day
- Post-op visits: wound checks, drains, dressings, suture or staple removal Perform post-op visits, including wound and incision assessment, drain management, dressing changes, and suture or staple removal
- Day to day
- Monitor healing, catch complications early, escalate to surgeon Monitor healing and identify complications early (infection, hematoma, seroma, etc.), escalating to the surgeon promptly
- Day to day
- Educate patients and caregivers on recovery and scar care Educate patients and caregivers on recovery, activity restrictions, and scar care
- Day to day
- Phone and portal follow-up, triaging patient concerns Provide phone and portal follow-up, triaging patient concerns
- Day to day
- Clinical photos per practice protocol Take clinical photos per practice protocol
- Day to day
- Perform medspa treatments under physician orders
- Day to day
- Medspa consultations and treatment plans per provider protocols Conduct patient consultations and develop treatment plans consistent with provider protocols
- Day to day
- Manage informed consent, treatment documentation, before/after photos Manage informed consent, treatment documentation, and before/after photos
- Day to day
- Recognize and respond to medspa adverse reactions or complications Recognize and respond to adverse reactions or complications
- Day to day
- Recommend treatments and support patient retention Recommend appropriate treatments and support patient retention
- Day to day
- Accurate, timely EHR documentation Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
- Day to day
- Keep rooms and equipment clean, stocked, OSHA- and state-compliant Keep treatment rooms and equipment clean, stocked, and compliant with OSHA and state regulations
- Day to day
- Manage clinical and injectable supply inventory Manage inventory of clinical and injectable supplies
- Day to day
- Uphold HIPAA privacy and deliver a high-end patient experience Uphold patient privacy (HIPAA) and deliver a high-end patient experience
- Day to day
- Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement
- Details
- Standing and moving about the clinic for extended periods Ability to stand and move about the clinic for extended periods
- Details
- In-person work Work Location: In person
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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About the Practice
Shine MD Plastic Surgery is under new leadership, led by Dr. Janak Parikh, a double board-certified plastic surgeon known for precision, artistry, and natural, elegant results in face, breast, and body procedures. Our practice caters to a discerning clientele who expect an elevated, white-glove experience from the moment they walk in the door. As we grow, we're building a polished, professional team that reflects the caliber of care we provide.
Position Summary
The Aesthetic Clinical RN provides direct patient care in two areas: pre- and post-operative clinic visits and medspa services. You'll work closely with our surgeons and aesthetic team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Operative Care
- Conduct pre-op assessments, including health history, medication review, and baseline vitals
- Educate patients on surgical procedures, preparation, expectations, and risks
- Coordinate pre-op labs, medical clearances, and consents
- Provide instructions on medications, fasting, and supplies needed for recovery
Post-Operative Care
- Perform post-op visits, including wound and incision assessment, drain management, dressing changes, and suture or staple removal
- Monitor healing and identify complications early (infection, hematoma, seroma, etc.), escalating to the surgeon promptly
- Educate patients and caregivers on recovery, activity restrictions, and scar care
- Provide phone and portal follow-up, triaging patient concerns
- Take clinical photos per practice protocol
Medspa Services
- Perform [neuromodulators, dermal fillers, laser and light-based treatments (including Halo and BBL), chemical peels, microneedling, body contouring, IV therapy, etc.] within scope of practice and under physician orders
- Conduct patient consultations and develop treatment plans consistent with provider protocols
- Manage informed consent, treatment documentation, and before/after photos
- Recognize and respond to adverse reactions or complications
- Recommend appropriate treatments and support patient retention
General Duties
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR
- Keep treatment rooms and equipment clean, stocked, and compliant with OSHA and state regulations
- Manage inventory of clinical and injectable supplies
- Uphold patient privacy (HIPAA) and deliver a high-end patient experience
- Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement
Qualifications
Required
- Active RN license in Texas
- 1-3 years of nursing experience; plastic surgery, dermatology, or aesthetics experience preferred
- BLS certification
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills
- Comfort working in both clinical and aesthetic settings
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with Sciton Halo and BBL (BroadBand Light) treatments, with training documentation
- ACLS Certification
- CPSN (Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse) or CANS (Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist)
- Injectable experience (neuromodulators and/or dermal fillers)
- Experience with [EHR / scheduling / aesthetic software]
Skills and Attributes
- Detail-oriented, with excellent clinical judgment
- Warm, professional demeanor with patients seeking elective care
- Adaptable across clinic and medspa responsibilities
- Team-oriented, reliable, and discreet
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and move about the clinic for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs, and to assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics, safe patient handling techniques, and assistive devices or team support as needed
- Manual dexterity for injections and device handling
- Ability to wear laser safety eyewear and follow laser safety protocols
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Houston, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Household income
- $64,813/yr, all local households, not nurse pay