Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology Clinic - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point cares for patients of all ages with a range of dermatologic conditions, from acne to transplant-related needs and skin cancer. Services include phototherapy, blue light therapy, and Mohs surgery. Clinical staff complete a Certified Dermatology Tech course and may work in the clinic’s surgical area with the Mohs surgeon. Surgical nurses are being trained to administer local anesthesia, with the training expected to expand to other nursing staff. The Licensed Practical Nurse integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and families. The role assists the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and patient comfort; provides direction and education; and begins to assume unit-level leadership responsibilities. The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care according to medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. The LPN also safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions. The clinic’s stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with morning and afternoon clinic hours and several scheduling options. The posting also states that LPNs work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Individual schedules and shift rotations are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet unit requirements. Free onsite parking is available at the Stony Point campus.

Requirements

Current or eligible Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in Virginia; current Virginia LPN licensure is required for continued employment.
AHA BLS Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
Graduate from a Board of Nursing-approved School of Practical Nursing.
Required experience varies based on transitional duty assignment.
Ability to meet the physical and activity requirements, including lifting 50–100 lbs., prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to work the assigned schedule, which may include all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an LPN in an acute care setting or experience applicable to the area of practice.

Responsibilities

Deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific patient care in accordance with medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
Assist the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provide direction and education and begin to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
Follow documented physician or licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines, and organize work to carry out assigned treatments and duties.
Complete the Certified Dermatology Tech course and, as applicable, work in the clinic’s surgical area with the Mohs surgeon.