Dartmouth-Hitchcock

Overview

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.

Some responsibilities of the LPN in dermatology include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to discuss this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

Provides general nursing care to patients within scope of licensure.

1. Utilizes the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to facilitate continuing health care to individuals, families, and community.
2. Identifies common and recurring nursing needs of the patient.
3. Recognizes the need for and performs routine office procedures and testing.
4. Assists patients to achieve basic health care goals.
5. Identifies patient education needs, providing instruction or referring appropriately.
6. Assists staff in institutional quality improvement measures and office standards of practice.
7. Provides telephone advice to patients per physician specific protocols; refers patients appropriately.
8. Participates in staff meetings.
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of NH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.