Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Stony Point 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 in Richmond, VA seeks an LPN to support dermatology patients across all ages, from acne to skin cancer, and assist with medications and documentation.

You will join a team of RNs, LPNs and CMAs, with opportunities to train in Mohs surgery and local anesthesia under the Mohs surgeon, and benefit from free onsite parking. Shifts are days, with hours Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Board of Nursing approved School of Practical Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Virginia.
• AHA BLS Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follows physician/licensed independent provider orders, standards, and practice guidelines such as treatments and organizes work to carry out assignment.
• Provides age-appropriate direct patient care and accurate documentation of care.
• Coordinates with the health care team and schedules with the Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Skills

LPN licensure Virginia

Direct patient care

Education

Board-approved Practical Nursing program

Tools

BLS Certification

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 based on transitional 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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