Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The Dermatology clinic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team! This position is 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday; no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dermatologists with skin examinations, procedures, and treatments such as biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and laser treatments.
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures by gathering medical history, vital signs, and reviewing concerns.
• Administer medications and provide wound care under physician direction.
• Educate patients on post-procedure care, skincare routines, and prescribed medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Ensure cleanliness, sterilization, and organization of exam rooms and instruments.
• Assist with monitoring and management of the medical supply inventory.
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure.
• Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community.
• Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
• Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing.
• Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals.
• Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately.
• Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice.
• Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers patients appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees