Dermatology Clinical Nurse Lead

We are searching for a talented RN to join our new and growing practice as a Clinical Lead at Beacon Dermatology in Asheville, NC.

Our ideal candidate would help foster the Beacon Dermatology mission statement of providing excellent and ethical patient centered care in a collaborative work setting. The candidate would nurture an environment of teamwork, open communication and mutual respect. We encourage continued development in leadership skills and additional dermatology training and knowledge to continue your professional growth.

The clinical lead will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of patient care

within the medical and surgical dermatology clinical setting. The clinical lead will

ensure high quality standards are met by leading the nursing team, managing

clinical processes, and actively participating in quality improvement initiatives to

optimize patient outcomes and staff satisfaction. The clinical lead will provide

guidance and support to the nursing team, while monitoring clinical performance

and identifying areas for improvement.

Values:

1. Lead by example with adherence to Beacon Dermatology values:

a. Treat others as you would want to be treated.

b. Do the right thing.

c. Give others the benefit of the doubt.

d. Be solution focused.

2. Lead the clinical team and serve patients with kindness, compassion, and

a positive attitude.

Clinical Oversight:

1. Direct and assign clinical staff to duties to ensure pathology, labs, and

tasks are addressed without delay.

2. Direct and assign clinical staff to duties to ensure best patient flow, reduce

wait times, and prevent treatment delays or issues.

3. Monitor patient flow, wait times, and treatment delays at Beacon

Dermatology for Providers and the Phototherapy services.

4. Perform weekly testing of eyewash station by activating the eyewash

station to confirm proper water flow and pressure.

5. Perform monthly sterilization monitoring test for autoclave.

6. Perform monthly maintenance for autoclave including cleaning and

replacing water.

7. Meet 1:1 with nursing team members to gather feedback, identify needs,

and mentor.

Communication and Collaboration:

1. Communicate quickly and effectively with Provider(s), Practice Manager and Clinical Director when/if problems or issues arise.

2. Manage conflicts and issues for patients and staff in a fair and professional

manner.

3. Work closely and collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and

administrative staff to align practices and enhance service delivery at

Beacon Dermatology.

Quality Improvement:

1. Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in patient flow and recommend

actionable solutions promptly.

2. Collaborate with Provider(s), Practice Manager, and Clinical Director to

design and implement any process improvement initiatives.

3. Lead quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes - 1

project per quarter.

4. Facilitate 2 training sessions per quarter for staff on clinical processes and

patient flow strategies.

5. Engage with patients and families to gather feedback regarding their

experience and incorporate insights into improvement strategies.

Miscellaneous:

1. Assist with inventory management in office as needed.

2. Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Important Skills For Clinical Lead:

1. Strong clinical knowledge and expertise in Dermatology.

2. Leadership and team management skills.

3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

4. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

5. Quality improvement mindset and experience.

6. Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

2. Medical office experience 2 years required

3. Dermatology experience preferred

Certification and Licensure:

1. North Carolina RN license required

Physical Demands:

1. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, grasping, carrying and speaking

2. Occasional reaching, bending and stooping

3. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if

needed

4. Frequent use of computer, keyboard, copy and fax machine and phone

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dermatology

Physical Setting:

• Private practice

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30