Nurse
Company: Westlake Dermatology P A
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Westlake Dermatology has an
immediate opening for a Part-Time Registered Nurse to assist
cosmetic dermatologists at our Bee Caves Austin location. The
schedule will be either M/W/F or W/TH/F, about 15 hours a week.
Biligual in Spanish required. Job Summary: This position will
assist the physician and provide nursing assessment and care to the
patient. Requires repetitive movement, including standing for
greater than 30 minutes, bending, lifting and positioning patients
and equipment. Applicant must be able to work well with others in a
group or team, including physicians, patients, other staff and the
public. Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prefer 1-2 years of OR experience. Responsibilities and Essential
Skills: Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing,
administering and evaluating patient care scrubbing /assisting
along side the surgeon in surgical cases Circulating in the OR Good
problem solving and analytical skills with a good understanding of
anatomy and medical terminology Must have excellent communications
skills and empathetic with patient needs and concerns Utilizes
assessment skills and techniques to determine patient needs and
condition upon encounter and throughout procedures Completes
charting documentation accurately and thoroughly Collaborates with
other health team members in planning and providing care Provides
safe and comprehensive nursing care according to state regulations,
WD policy and procedure, and Joint Commission standards Establish
care priorities on individual case basis and per physician
preference Establish an effective relationship with patients and
staff to facilitate the development of the care plan Must be
proficient in medication administration Must be proficient in
nursing procedures such as suture removal, dressing changes and
surgical assisting in all areas of the face/body Performs
procedures accurately, completely and safely according to
established policy and procedure and physician orders Provide care
with minimal supervision in a timely manner Maintains a safe
environment for patients and uses all safety precautions
appropriately Demonstrates understanding and utilization of
Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures In
a normal work day may be required to stand and/or walk for 8 hours
or longer. Ability/agility to bend, stoop, and lift in assisting
patients prior to and following surgery is required Excellent
communication skills and all sensory skills required (speech,
vision, smell, touch, and hearing) Mental ability to recognize
adverse signs and symptoms and to cope with and function
effectively during stressful/emergency situations Observes and
assesses patients’ clinical condition; recognizes, identifies and
interprets serious situations and acts accordingly Remains calm,
polite, and positive with others when under pressure Avoids
excessive use of unscheduled absences/tardiness as defined by WD
policy Set up, operates and monitors specialized equipment. Assists
in the care and handling of supplies and equipment including
operating tables, lights, electrocautery, suction machines, special
instruments, etc. Able to educate patient as required by physician
following surgery, procedure, office visit, etc. Ensures patient
understands the treatment plan, what to expect, proper use of
medications, and their responsibility for compliance with the
treatment plan prior to leaving the office. Job Type: Full-time and
Part-Time Compensation : Starting at $32 per hour
Keywords: Westlake Dermatology P A, Cedar Park , Nurse, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
