Licensed Vocational Nurse

2 weeks ago


Santa Cruz, United States Dermatology Surgical and Medical Group Full time $41 - $45
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assists physicians by providing high-quality nursing care to Forefront Dermatology patients. The LVN administers medication, monitors patient conditions, and assists with various medical procedures, in addition to other tasks such as maintaining cleanliness and organization of clinic and exam rooms.

Responsibilities:
  • Room patients and take a history including chief complaint and at least 4 of the following elements:  location, duration, symptoms, previous treatment, severity, and history of change.  Prepares patient for exam.  Documents history using company documentation protocols and forms.
  • Assists with biopsies including set up for the procedure, injection of anesthesia if directed by physician or physician assistant, preparing pathology report data, and explaining biopsy results and recommended treatment.
  • Assists with patient treatment under the direction and general supervision of a physician or physician assistant including but not limited to dressing changes; suture removal; application of Unna Boots; wart assessment and paring; patch testing; and cauterization.
  • Assists in general and Mohs Micrographic surgery under the direction of a physician including reviewing consent forms, taking surgical photographs, providing assistance during surgery, bandaging patients and providing wound care instructions, and preparing data for operative reports and letters to referring physicians.
  • Clean, sterilize, and inventory medical equipment and instruments.
  • Performs telephone triage, and medication refill requests, and explains lab results and treatment recommendations via telephone and in person.
  • Performs recording / maintaining patient logs including but not limited to biopsy logs and laboratory test logs.
  • Performs UVB/UVA counseling, pretreatment assessment, and treatment administration under the direction and supervision of a physician, physician assistant, or RN.
  • Adherence to compliance and completion of compliance training.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education & Experience:
  • Current and valid LVN license in the state of practice.
  • Proven experience as an LVN in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be detail-oriented.
  • Displays a friendly cheerful, tactful, and polite demeanor, and compassionate caring in dealing with others.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience. Must be able to demonstrate leadership by serving as an example to others about professional behavior, handling multiple tasks, maintaining a positive attitude, and in response to organizational change.
  • Must possess excellent leadership, organizational, and computer skills.
  • Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, board, clients, and the public.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team.
  • Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
  • Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
  • Ability to communicate via telephone.
  • Ability to sit for large portions of a workday.


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