Job Description

Your actual responsibilities as a dermatology nurse depends on your facility, your patient population, and where you live.r r A dermatology nurse basic duties include:r r

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• Perform a physical assessment on each patient, paying special attention to the skin.r
• Assist the physician in the performance of skin exams, monitor and record a patient's medical history, and be aware of relevant test results.r
• Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures.r
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for clients who are undergoing treatment for a variety of skin conditions and diseases.r
• Assist with procedures using specialized medical equipment, including cosmetic dermatologyr
• Assess, monitor, and treat skin wounds, mainly burns. r
• Perform wound care and be familiar with many types of dressings, topical medications, and would care routines.r
• Be familiar with how to treat acne, specific acne medications and their risks, and alternative topical medications.r
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin and care for skin diseases and conditions at home.r Your actual responsibilities as a dermatology nurse depends on your facility, your patient population, and where you live.r r A dermatology nurse basic duties include:r r
• Perform a physical assessment on each patient, paying special attention to the skin.r
• Assist the physician in the performance of skin exams, monitor and record a patient's medical history, and be aware of relevant test results.r
• Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures.r
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for clients who are undergoing treatment for a variety of skin conditions and diseases.r
• Assist with procedures using specialized medical equipment, including cosmetic dermatologyr
• Assess, monitor, and treat skin wounds, mainly burns. r
• Perform wound care and be familiar with many types of dressings, topical medications, and would care routines.r
• Be familiar with how to treat acne, specific acne medications and their risks, and alternative topical medications.r
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin and care for skin diseases and conditions at home.r Your actual responsibilities as a dermatology nurse depends on your facility, your patient population, and where you live.r r A dermatology nurse basic duties include:r r
• Perform a physical assessment on each patient, paying special attention to the skin.r
• Assist the physician in the performance of skin exams, monitor and record a patient's medical history, and be aware of relevant test results.r
• Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures.r
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for clients who are undergoing treatment for a variety of skin conditions and diseases.r
• Assist with procedures using specialized medical equipment, including cosmetic dermatologyr
• Assess, monitor, and treat skin wounds, mainly burns. r
• Perform wound care and be familiar with many types of dressings, topical medications, and would care routines.r
• Be familiar with how to treat acne, specific acne medications and their risks, and alternative topical medications.r
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin and care for skin diseases and conditions at home.r

Education: Any Graduate
Industry: Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical/Medicine, Healthcare

Skills Required