Licensed Practical Nurse - Mohs Unit/Dermatology

PLYMOUTH DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES P; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Dermatology Associates P is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to support Mohs surgery workflow in Brockton, MA. The role covers preoperative planning, intraoperative assistance, reconstruction/closure, and postoperative care under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing charts, preparing the sterile field, assisting with tissue handling, taking photos, and maintaining documentation in the EMR. Prior surgical or dermatology experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with surgical or dermatology experience preferred.
• Experience supporting Mohs or dermatology procedures is a plus.
• Strong chart review and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Review Mohs schedule and patient charts preop.
• Prepare sterile field and instruments for procedures.
• Assist with surgical steps and tissue handling.
• Support reconstruction/closure and wound care.
• Document care and take postoperative photos as directed.
• Maintain EMR accuracy throughout visits.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Surgical assistance

EMR documentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preoperative responsibilities

• Review the Mohs schedule and patient charts.
• Confirm biopsy site and pathology.
• Confirm surgical site with the patient and surgeon.
• Review medications, allergies, anticoagulants, pacemakers/implanted devices, and relevant medical history and vitals
• Take preoperative photographs.
• Prepare the surgical room and sterile field.
• Set up instruments, supplies, sutures, dressings, and medications.
• Assist with surgical timeout/site verification procedures.

During Mohs surgery

• Assist the surgeon during removal of each Mohs layer.
• Maintain clean technique for stages
• Pass instruments and supplies.
• Assist with electrocautery and bleeding control as directed.
• Prepare the patient between Mohs stages.
• Monitor the patient while awaiting pathology results.
• Assist with subsequent stages when additional tissue removal is required.
• Take photos at each stage, before/after

Reconstruction/closure

• Prepare the sterile field for reconstruction.
• Assist with:
  • Simple closures
  • Complex layered closures
  • Flaps
  • Grafts
• Prepare sutures and instruments.
• Dress the Wound
• Take postoperative photographs

Postoperative care

• Review provider-approved postoperative and wound-care instructions.
• Answer postoperative questions within MA scope and escal…
• Assist with wound checks and dressing changes.
• Monitor documentation for postoperative complications and notify the provider.
• See suture removals and wound checks

Surgical operations responsibilities

• Sterilize/process instruments according to practice policy.
• Maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Complete biological/chemical sterilization monitoring documentation as applicable.
• Maintain surgical supplies and inventory.
• Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are available.
• Maintain OSHA and infection-control compliance.
• Assist with surgical logs, specimen logs, and quality-control documentation.

Scribe & Clinical Documentation Required throughout all Phases of Visit

• Provide real-time scribing support during patient visits, accurately documenting the provider-patient encounter in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Additional Responsibilities

• Path Reports
• Phone Screens
• Outreach- Follow-up calls patient questions/ call backs

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse- Surgical or Dermatology experience Preferred.