Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate nursing care to patients and families under the guidance of a physician and Nurse Manager.
Working within the Dermatology Service, the LPN ensures a quality-based, customer-oriented flow in the practice, assisting with patient care, documentation, and supporting both clinical and clerical staff.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families, following care plans developed by the Nurse Manager and Medical Director.
• Document patient information in electronic health records per protocol; identify patient needs and utilize nursing resources as appropriate.
• Support patient education, reinforcing instructions on medication usage, wound care, and treatment plans.
• Administer medications and perform nursing procedures as defined by Dermatology Service protocols after successful orientation.
• Photograph patients with skin conditions using specified techniques and equipment.
• Triage patient calls, including urgent clinical needs, and schedule appointments or Telehealth consultations.
• Inform patients of test results and follow up on biopsies to ensure treatment plans are executed as scheduled by the physician.
• Manage prior authorizations for medications and provide clinical coverage across specialty services as needed.
• Order medical supplies, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with fire, safety, and infection control protocols.
• Actively participate in quality assurance, service committees, and unit activities that support patient safety and satisfaction.
• Apply age-specific care knowledge, adjusting patient interactions and interventions to align with developmental needs.

• Current state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• CPR certification.
• Graduate of an approved LPN program.

• Phlebotomy experience.
• Previous experience as an LPN in a clinical setting.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• CPR certification.