Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology Clinic - Days

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

VCU Health's Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point seeks a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team. The LPN will integrate clinical skills with theory to support patient care across age groups, following physician orders and evidence-based guidelines in a dermatology setting.

The role includes medication administration, documentation, and coordination with the health care team. Shifts cover days Mon-Fri; parking is free onsite at the Stony Point campus.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Virginia or eligible.
• Current LPN licensure in Virginia with BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines; organizes work to carry out assignment.
• Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific patient care based on medical orders and a multidisciplinary plan of care.
• Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying potential drug interactions and incompatibilities.

Education

Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Job description

The Dermatology Clinic at Stony Point cares for dermatology patients across all ages with varying disease processes from acne to transplant patients to skin cancer cases. Our clinic provides skin services such as phototherapy, blue light therapy and Mohs surgery. All of our clinical staff, RNs, LPN and CMAs, completes the Certified Dermatology Tech course and has the opportunity to work in the clinic's surgical area with our Mohs surgeon. Our surgical nurses are also being trained to do local anesthesia numbing, a training that will continue to expand to other nursing staff! Our clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm with morning and afternoon clinic hours offering several options for scheduling. Our team members enjoy free onsite parking at our Stony Point campus.

The LPN job commences to integrate technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This role assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This role also provides direction, education, and begins to assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level.

The LPN job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This role safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Licensure, certification or registration varies depending on the incumbent`s employment background and transitional assignment; LPN licensure in Virginia or eligible

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current LPN Licensure in Virginia AHA BLS Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

• Varies based on transitional duty assignment.

Experience PREFERRED:

• Experience as a LPN in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing

Education/training PREFERRED:

• N/A

Independent action(s) required:

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurses work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:

• As appropriate basedtransitional duty assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Range

$24.00 - $37.50

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

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