Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn), Iv, Mohs Dermatology, First Shift, Day

UC Health is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) IV, MOHS Dermatology for the first-shift in the Dermatology Department at UC Health Midtown.
A MOHS Dermatology LPN will support the University of Cincinnati Medical Center's Dermatology Department and assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients by assisting Physicians with the removal of skin Cancer.
About the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Unit Details:

• Welcoming environment with a tight-knit team
• Low turnover rates and work life balance.
• In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized UC Medical Center among a listing of the World's Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.

Responsibilities
The LPN is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The LPN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age specific.

• Contributes recommendations to the RN regarding the interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with other health care team members within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others
• Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
• Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
• Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including the patient's response to nursing interventions and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
• Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
• Provides input to the RN regarding establishing and prioritizing a list of actual, and potential, individualized age-specific patient problems and/or needs.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrates continual professional growth.
• Effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate communication channels and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates knowledge, abilities and skills to provide culturally-specific patient care and education.

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About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current Ohio Board of Nursing - IV and Meds Certification; required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Experience: MOHS, Surgical or Dermatology experience preferred
Skills and Knowledge: Previous outpatient clinic experience, prior authorization and insurance experience a plus!