OHSU Dermatology is located in the Center for Health & Healing on the South Waterfront in Portland, Oregon. The Department of Dermatology is dedicated to providing our patients the best and most innovative dermatologic care for the broad range of skin, hair, nail, and mucous membrane disorders. Laser RN in Dermatology is to be able to perform professional RN responsibilities including tasks and dermatologic procedures.

 

The RN will perform dermatologic treatments within the RN scope. RN will be able to do Derm procedures such as but not limited to laser administration for treatment of hair removal, scars, lentigines, and aging skin. Benign skin lesion treatments such as removal of skin tags, angiomas, seborrheic keratosis, delivery of radio frequency micro needling treatments, and administration of botulinum toxin products as ordered by a licensed independent practitioner.

 

Location will vary (Center for Health & Healing, Lake Oswego, Orenco Station).

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN’s care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics.  The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, practitioner, and knowledge transferor [O’Rourke Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN’s engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical Nurse exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture. Perform laser treatments under the direct supervision of a Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP). Assists with surgical procedures as needed within the clinic.

• Experience delivering light energy and laser treatments to the skin for cosmetic or dermatologic diseases.
• Experience with surgical assisting in outpatient dermatology setting, including Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
• Experience providing positive, gender affirming care.
• Experience providing care to patient with complex dermatology disorders, specifically hidradenitis suppurativa or other autoimmune inflammatory cutaneous diseases.
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Internal ONA applicants: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) 
• BLS must not expire during orientation
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

 

 

• External Candidates: Vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests up to 8-weeks from the start date are not permitted. All other vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ONA and OHSU.
• Internal Nurse Candidates: All vacation, paid or unpaid leave requests are subject to compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between ONA and OHSU. Pre-scheduled vacations or leave plans must be disclosed prior to consideration for hire to determine the start

• Minimum 2 years of Dermatology experience in an outpatient clinic 
• National certification in the specialty area
• Procedural experience in Dermatology

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse 

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. 
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. 

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.