Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology-MOHS Surgery

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health Dermatology-MOHS Surgery Clinic in New Hampshire is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the inpatient/procedural team. You will provide safe patient care under supervision, with opportunities to administer medications and assist with wound care on day shifts.

Responsibilities include patient/family education, completing focused assessments, documenting care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (NH) with NH licensure.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents nursing care assessments, nursing interventions and patient/family education to stable patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
• Reviews assigned patient plan of care and pertinent active orders in the patient medical record prior to providing care.
• Performs and documents focused nursing assessments of assigned patients, including vital signs, pain, skin and wound assessment, functional status, drains/ostomies, fluids, nutrition.
• Administers oral, topical and inhaled medications; IV meds upon NH Board of Nursing training and delegation by RN.
• Applies dressings and assistive devices as indicated by assessment or as ordered by the interdisciplinary team.
• Reports relevant assessment findings and suggestions to the interdisciplinary team and supervising RN.
• Maintains safety, documentation, attendance and scheduling as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Job description

Overview

Dermatology-MOHS Surgery Clinic

40 hours per week

The Licensed Practical Nurse – Inpatient/Procedural is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and effective communication. Practices consistently with applicable state nursing practice regulations, applicable D-H policies and procedures. The LPN-IP/Prcd may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

1. Provides and documents nursing care assessments, nursing interventions and patient/family education to stable patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Alerts Registered Nurse to any observed change in patient presentation or unexpected assessment findings.
2. Reviews assigned patient plan of care and pertinent active orders in the patient medical record prior to providing care. Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration according to orders and goals of care.
3. Performs and documents focused nursing assessments of assigned patients, including but not limited to vital signs, assessment of pain, skin and wound assessment, functional status assessment, assessment of drains and ostomies, assessment of fluid balance, assessment of nutritional status.
4. Administers oral, topical and inhaled medications. May administer intravenous medications to upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse.
5. Applies dressings and assistive devices as indicated by assessment or as ordered by the interdisciplinary team, if applicable.
6. Reports relevant assessment findings and suggestions to enhance patient care directly to members of the interdisciplinary team in addition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
7. Complies with policies, procedures, and area-specific expectations related to maintaining a safe environment of care. Initiates reporting or action when needed to address safety concerns.
8. Complies with policies, procedures and area-specific expectations related to medication safety; patient identification; specimen collection and specimen labeling activities; documentation of patient information and patient care activities; as well as dependability, attendance and scheduling.
9. Participates in staff meetings, required learning, attestation, competency, and training activities according to area-specific and organizational expectations. Independently monitors email and other communications as necessary to meet these expectations.
10. 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) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Pay Range: $29.95/Hr. - $46.42/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41642

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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