Description
Description
Position Summary
Awaken Beauty Co. is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our medical aesthetics team in Bedford, New Hampshire. The Medical Aesthetics RN is responsible for providing safe, high-quality aesthetic treatments while creating an exceptional patient experience from consultation through treatment and follow-up. Previous aesthetic nursing experience is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, eager to learn, comfortable receiving feedback, and excited to develop their skills through education, hands-on training, mentorship, and ongoing competency development.
Our nurses are expected to combine excellent clinical care with genuine connection. We want patients to feel heard, educated, comfortable, and confident in their treatment plans and results. The Medical Aesthetics RN may be required to work a schedule based on patient and practice needs, which may include evenings and weekends. Participation in required training, team meetings, educational events, and occasional practice events may also be expected.
Our Philosophy
At Awaken Beauty Co., our goal is to help patients feel confident while providing thoughtful, ethical, and clinically appropriate care. We believe great aesthetic nurses are developed through education, repetition, mentorship, accountability, and a genuine desire to care for people.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and review medical history, medications, allergies, contraindications, previous aesthetic treatments, and patient goals.
Educate patients regarding appropriate treatment options, expected outcomes, risks, benefits, alternatives, downtime, and aftercare.
Develop individualized aesthetic treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and appropriate medical providers.
Perform aesthetic treatments within the RN's authorized scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
Recognize contraindications and situations requiring additional evaluation, consultation, or referral to an advanced practice provider or medical director.
Provide appropriate pre- and post-treatment education and follow-up.
Identify and appropriately escalate potential treatment complications or adverse reactions.
Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety throughout all interactions.
Aesthetic Services
Following completion of required education, training, competency validation, and authorization, the Medical Aesthetics RN may provide services including:
Neuromodulator injections, including Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and other approved products
Dermal filler treatments
Biostimulatory injectable treatments
Laser and light-based treatments
Laser hair reduction
Fractional and resurfacing laser treatments
Microneedling
PRP/PRF treatments
Chemical peels
Hydrafacial and advanced skin treatments
Other medical aesthetic treatments introduced by the practice for which the RN has completed required training and demonstrated competency
The RN is never expected to perform a treatment independently until appropriate education, hands-on training, competency assessment, and clinical approval have been completed.
Patient Experience
Create a welcoming, professional, and judgment-free environment for every patient.
Listen carefully to patient concerns and aesthetic goals rather than focusing solely on selling a particular treatment.
Set realistic expectations and provide honest recommendations, including recommending against treatment when appropriate.
Educate patients on long-term treatment planning, skin health, maintenance, and available services.
Build strong patient relationships through trust, consistency, communication, and appropriate follow-up.
Assist patients with understanding treatment recommendations, packages, memberships, products, and available services when appropriate.
Maintain professionalism when managing patient concerns, dissatisfaction, or unexpected treatment outcomes.
Documentation & Clinical Standards
Complete accurate and timely documentation for every patient encounter.
Document assessments, treatment plans, informed consent, products used, lot numbers when applicable, treatment settings, injection sites, dosages, patient response, education, and follow-up recommendations.
Obtain required photographs and consents according to practice policy.
Follow established standing orders, protocols, policies, and emergency procedures.
Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control practices.
Follow OSHA, HIPAA, bloodborne pathogen, medication safety, sharps safety, and laser safety requirements.
Participate in chart audits, clinical reviews, competency assessments, and quality-improvement activities.
Immediately report adverse events, medication errors, safety concerns, or unexpected treatment outcomes according to practice policy.
Training & Professional Development
Because this position is open to nurses entering medical aesthetics, the RN must demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and professional development.
Requirements
Requirements
Active unrestricted RN License
Experience in Medical Aesthetics preferred
Self-motivated and self-directed
Ability to focus on accuracy and detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing company priorities
Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to effectively use, various computer software
Ability to use various computer systems such as Microsoft products and point-of-sales systems
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years customer service experience
Strong communication, high attention to detail, and rapport-building skills
Is a self-starter with drive, passion for aesthetics, and a friendly, outgoing personality
Ability to multi-task and present sound judgement
Strong math, analytical, and follow-up skills
Candidate must be able to work one weekend a month