Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology Clinic - Days
About The Position
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of patients and families. The role supports the health care team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. It also provides direction and education and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level. The LPN delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to an individual patient or group of patients, following medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. The LPN safely administers prescribed medications and identifies incompatibilities or interactions. The clinic cares for dermatology patients of all ages and treats conditions ranging from acne to transplant-related concerns and skin cancer. Services include phototherapy, blue light therapy, and Mohs surgery. Clinical staff complete a Certified Dermatology Tech course and may have the opportunity to work in the surgical area with the Mohs surgeon. Surgical nurses are being trained to administer local anesthesia, with training expected to expand to other nursing staff. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with morning and afternoon clinic hours offering scheduling options. Free onsite parking is available at the Stony Point campus.
Requirements
- Current LPN licensure in Virginia for continued employment; Virginia LPN licensure or eligibility for licensure at hire, depending on employment background and transitional assignment.
- AHA BLS Certification or equivalent for continued employment.
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved School of Practical Nursing.
- Required experience varies based on transitional duty assignment.
- Ability to meet the physical, mental, sensory, and emotional demands described, including lifting 50–100 lbs, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking, climbing, and reaching; strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, communication, reading, and writing skills; and adaptability to frequent change and intense customer interactions.
- Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays; individual schedules and rotations are established with the Nurse Manager or Practice Manager and may be adjusted to meet unit requirements.
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 based on medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely administer prescribed medications and identify incompatibilities or interactions.
- Assist the health care team with illness and injury prevention, wellness maintenance, and patient 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 assignments.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking at the Stony Point campus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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