About this role
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.
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.
Other facts
About Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Dartmouth Health, New Hampshire's only academic health system and the state's largest private employer, serves patients across northern New England. Dartmouth Health provides access to more than 2,000 providers in almost every area of medicine, delivering care at its flagship hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH, as well as across its wide network of hospitals, clinics and care facilities. DHMC is consistently named the #1 hospital in New Hampshire by U.S. News & World Report, and recognized for high performance in numerous clinical specialties and procedures. Dartmouth Health includes its Dartmouth Cancer Center, one of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the only such center in northern New England; Dartmouth Health Children’s, including the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, the state’s only children’s hospital and clinic locations around the region; member hospitals in Lebanon, Keene and New London, NH, and Windsor, VT, and Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire; and more than 24 clinics that provide ambulatory services across New Hampshire and Vermont. Through its historical partnership with Dartmouth and the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health trains nearly 400 medical residents and fellows annually, and performs cutting-edge research and clinical trials recognized across the globe with Geisel and the White River Junction VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. Dartmouth Health and its more than 13,000 employees are deeply committed to serving the healthcare needs of everyone in our communities, and to providing each of our patients with exceptional, personal care.
What you'll do
- The LPN will assist dermatologists with skin examinations and procedures, prepare patients for exams, and administer medications. They will also educate patients on post-procedure care and maintain accurate documentation in the EMR system.
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