Dartmouth Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology - MOHS Surgery

Job Locations US-NH-Lebanon
ID 2025-33043
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full-Time (30 to 40 hrs per week)
Location Name
Lebanon, NH

Overview

Dermatology - MOHS Surgery Clinic

32 hours per week

 

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our specialized Mohs Micrographic Surgery team. The LPN will play a critical role in supporting dermatologic surgical procedures, delivering high-quality patient care, and ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment. This position involves direct patient interaction, pre- and post-operative care, and procedural assistance in a fast-paced outpatient setting focused on skin cancer treatment.

 

We are currently offering a sign on bonus for eligible hires. Apply today and a recruiter will reach out to discuss this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse – Inpatient/Procedural is responsible for providing safe, high quality care to general care patients as a team member in an assignment supervised by a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates commitment to patient/family engagement and effective communication. Practices consistently with applicable state nursing practice regulations, applicable D-H policies and procedures. The LPN-IP/Prcd may administer intravenous medications upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse.

  1. Provides and documents nursing care assessments, nursing interventions and patient/family education to stable patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. Alerts Registered Nurse to any observed change in patient presentation or unexpected assessment findings.
  2. Reviews assigned patient plan of care and pertinent active orders in the patient medical record prior to providing care. Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration according to orders and goals of care.
  3. Performs and documents focused nursing assessments of assigned patients, including but not limited to vital signs, assessment of pain, skin and wound assessment, functional status assessment, assessment of drains and ostomies, assessment of fluid balance, assessment of nutritional status.
  4. Administers oral, topical and inhaled medications. May administer intravenous medications to upon successful completion of NH Board of Nursing approved training and with specific delegation by a Registered Nurse.
  5. Applies dressings and assistive devices as indicated by assessment or as ordered by the interdisciplinary team, if applicable.
  6. Reports relevant assessment findings and suggestions to enhance patient care directly to members of the interdisciplinary team in addition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
  7. Complies with policies, procedures, and area-specific expectations related to maintaining a safe environment of care. Initiates reporting or action when needed to address safety concerns.
  8. Complies with policies, procedures and area-specific expectations related to medication safety; patient identification; specimen collection and specimen labeling activities; documentation of patient information and patient care activities; as well as dependability, attendance and scheduling.
  9. Participates in staff meetings, required learning, attestation, competency, and training activities according to area-specific and organizational expectations. Independently monitors email and other communications as necessary to meet these expectations.
  10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Required Licensure/Certifications

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of NH required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

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