LPN – Dermatology

LPN – Dermatology

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – South Dakota Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Properly prepares the examination and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Properly prepares for care of patient by participating in pre-visit planning, preparing exam and treatment areas per clinic standards.
• Completes patient rooming procedures to include vital signs, data collection and other identified components specific to the clinic setting.
• Accurately administers and documents medications in accordance with best practice and clinic policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and treatments within Scope of Responsibilities according to nursing division and clinic specific standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately perform and document assessments, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement change to the plan of care in collaboration with RN/provider.
• Provide/distribute preapproved/preprinted patient education materials. Provide reinforcement of health teaching and discharge instruction provided by RN/provider, directing all patient questions to RN/provider.
• Completes independent nurse visits as allowed per scope and department policy with appropriate supervision.
• Assist in management of inbox and complete patient referrals/prior authorizations per policy and scope.
• Assists and actively participates in onboarding and mentoring of clinical staff per scope and as directed.
• Positively supports and contributes to departmental development as evidenced by participating in meetings, committees, and continuing education/training.
• Ensures documentation in the patient record is accurate, clear, concise within outlined Scope of Responsibilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of Healthcare Experience