Registered Nurse (RN) – Plastic Surgery Practice

Registered Nurse (RN) – Plastic Surgery Practice

• Chevy Chase, Maryland | Full-Time | Private, Board-Certified Practice
• Compensation: $45 per hour
• Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Landford Plastic Surgery is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing plastic surgery practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

This role is ideal for a nurse looking to step away from the hospital setting and work in a more structured, patient-focused environment with consistent hours and a strong emphasis on quality of care.

This is a clinical role focused on surgical and non surgical patients**,** where you will guide patients through the full surgical experience from consultation through recovery. You will work closely with Dr. Landford and a collaborative, detail-oriented team in a refined private practice setting.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Consultations & Education

• Conduct preoperative consultations and review medical history
• Educate patients on procedures, risks, benefits, and recovery timelines
• Set clear expectations and ensure patients feel informed and prepared

Preoperative Care & Surgical Clearance

• Manage preoperative appointments and chart reviews
• Coordinate labs, medical clearances, and outside documentation
• Track surgical readiness and ensure patients are fully optimized
• Provide detailed preoperative instructions

Postoperative Care

• Perform follow-up evaluations and wound care assessments
• Guide patients through recovery milestones and activity restrictions
• Triage patient concerns and communicate with the surgeon as needed
• Ensure a smooth, supportive recovery experience

Clinical Excellence & Team Collaboration

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol
• Work closely with the surgeon, medical assistants, and administrative team
• Uphold a high standard of professionalism and patient experience

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Surgical, dermatology, or plastic surgery experience preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and clinical assessment skills
• Excellent communication and a polished, patient-facing demeanor
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented setting

What Makes This Role Different

• Private practice setting with consistent workflow and structure
• Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends
• No hospital-level chaos or shift variability
• Opportunity to follow patients through theirentire surgical journey
• Work closely with a physician-led team in a high-end environment
• Build meaningful patient relationships in a quality-driven practice

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Apply

If you’re looking for a more structured, patient-centered environment and want to be part of a growing private practice, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in plastic surgery, aesthetics, or perioperative nursing? List the specific surgical procedures you have assisted with and your exact responsibilities in each setting.
• Describe a time you independently managed a preoperative or postoperative visit without physician presence. What decisions were you responsible for?
• Describe your experience with surgical clearance, lab review, and coordinating care with outside providers.
• How do you respond when a patient is anxious or unhappy with swelling/results?
• Why are you interested in working in a plastic surgery practice rather than a hospital or general medical setting?

Work Location: In person