Lead Licensed Practical Nurse- Dermatology

Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
- Dermatology

Join to apply for the Lead Licensed Practical Nurse
- Dermatology role at Ohio State University Physicians

Looking to join and lead a dynamic team at Ohio State University Physicians where excellence meets compassion?

With over 100 cutting‑edge outpatient center locations, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while fostering a collaborative work environment, OSUP includes more than 1,800 nurses, medical assistants, physicians, advanced practice providers, administrative support staff, IT specialists, financial specialists and leaders that all play an important part.

We foster a culture grounded in the values of inclusion, empathy, sincerity, and determination. We meet our teams where they are, coming together to serve each other and our community.

We offer a flexible, competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, retirement, employee assistance program, paid time off, holidays, and a wellness program.

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides skilled nursing services to patients under the direction of a physician or midlevel provider, including nursing procedures and execution of patient care plans such as sterile dressings, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, oxygen therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, and pre‑ and post‑operative care.

• Medical equipment and instruments used in patient care
• Safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• EMR system and general computer usage
• HIPAA

• Rooming patients, taking vital signs, administering medication and injections
• Documenting and maintaining records and recording test results
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public
• Following medical quality assurance and quality control standards

• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly
• Be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Understand, interpret, adapt, and apply instructions, guidelines, and procedures
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to coworkers, physicians, and management
• Practice civility and teamwork, demonstrating poise, tact and diplomacy
• Perform onstage behavior at all times during patient interactions and in patient care areas

• Adheres to LPN established scope of practice; observes clinical protocols, policies, and standards; provides basic patient care and treatments including dressings, enemas, alcohol rubs, and catheterizations.
• Rooms patient, measures, and records vital signs (height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration) and collects data related to patient visits.
• Prepares patients for examinations, tests and treatments and explains procedures.
• Observes patients and reports changes in condition, adverse reactions, and takes necessary action.
• Administers prescribed medications, starts intravenous fluids, and records times and amounts on charts.
• Assists with the use of medical equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen supplies.
• Collects samples (blood, urine, sputum) and performs routine laboratory tests.
• Sterilizes equipment and supplies using germicides, sterilizers, or autoclaves.
• Assists physicians, midlevel providers, and office staff with scheduling appointments, keeping records, and performing other clerical duties.
• Sets up equipment and prepares treatment rooms for patients.
• Maintains and stocks inventory of supplies and instruments.
• Educates patients regarding health‑related issues within scope of practice.
• Coordinates labeling, delivery, and receipt of laboratory specimens and results.
• Practices safety, environmental, and infection control methods.
• Communicates any safety issues for clinical equipment and follows up to ensure completion.
• May assist provider with real‑time documentation of each patient’s chart during appointments.
• Uses job‑related software and systems.
• Travel may be required to accommodate staffing levels at other clinical facilities.
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