Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn) - Dermatology Laser And Cosmetic Center

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate and individualized nursing care for specific patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting. He/she collaborates with practice leadership, members of the patient care team and the patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Complies with all HIPPA laws.
• Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other patient care members.
• Provides input to the practice leadership regarding practice needs.
• Provides competent compassionate age appropriate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process.
• Appropriately utilizes and conserves equipment and supplies. Orders medical supplies and maintains appropriate inventory.
• Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.
• Helps define standards of excellence for patient care: participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost effective manner.
• Participates in daily activities conducive to the comfort and safety of patients, their families and the practice staff.
• Attends or reads minutes from all Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic Center Staff meetings.
• Assists as needed in meaningful use in EPIC Clinical system as instructed by department.
• Is aware of departmental hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Responsible for interviewing patients and preparing them for all cosmetic procedures. Gives all pre and post procedure instructions.
• Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members to insure effective patient teaching including family members as necessary.
• Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary Dermatology Laser and Cosmetic staff members.
• Collaborates with other professional and non-professional personnel in maintaining recognized standards.
• Triage patient phone calls. Informs patients of all lab/path results per physician protocols. Keeps a log of all biopsies and ensures all necessary appointments are scheduled. Observes reports and documents all relevant patient information in EPIC. Is trained and utilizes the EPIC in-baskets.
• Draws blood as needed. Uses Epitomyze and/or Epic to file pictures taken.
• Assists physicians in setting up and performing cosmetic procedures within the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Has trained and has knowledge of all cosmetic procedures, including procedures utilizing lasers.

• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude is essential, as is the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Participates in relevant continuing educational programs.
• Effective interpersonal communication, organized, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force
• Has successfully completed the Laser Safety Course.
• Is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association
• Administration of injections

• Current Massachusetts’ licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse required
• CPR certification required

• Graduate of an approved LPN program required

• LPN experience preferred. Cosmetic and or Laser Dermatology experience preferred.

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• Directly supports the patient clinical workflow within a busy specialty cosmetic outpatient clinic Monday – Friday.

• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• Administration of injections
• Ability to lift and exert up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Is an active member of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association
• A can-do, team-oriented attitude is essential, as is the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Has successfully completed the Laser Safety Course.
• Participates in relevant continuing educational programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Effective interpersonal communication, organized, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

• CPR certification required
• Current Massachusetts’ licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse required

• Graduate of an approved LPN program required

• LPN experience preferred. Cosmetic and or Laser Dermatology experience preferred.

• N/A

• N/A

• Directly supports the patient clinical workflow within a busy specialty cosmetic outpatient clinic Monday – Friday.