LPN - 9hrs/month- Dermatology in Nantucket

Affiliate Name: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Job Category: Nursing
Department: BWH DERMATOLOGY
Shift: Rotation
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Per DiemResponsibilities:
THIS IS A 9 HOUR PER MONTH POSITION.
Performs all functions including assisting with the processing and disposition of patients, facilitating patient flow, assisting with procedures and applying wound dressing.Accurately performs patient intake and patient/room preparation duties, using two patient identifiers.Keep physicians and patients up to date on patient volume and waiting times during sessions.Maintain biopsy and procedure logbooks, in compliance with BWH and department standards. Inform patients of laboratory and pathology results as directed by physician.Responsible for drawing local anesthetic.Responsible for procedure set-up and physician assistance for all dermatological procedures, using sterile technique. Procedures include punches, shaves, biopsies, ED & C, excisions and cosmetics.Performs triage functions handling patient phone calls and patients who present to the Dermatology Practice without an appointment. Calls pharmacies with appropriate medication prescriptions and renewals as directed by the physician. Performs and documents all triage interaction and prescription renewals in the LMR and in accordance with BWH and Department procedures.Assists with patient education including informed consent, wound care, and medication instructions.Autoclaves instruments for use in the department.Follows infection control and regulatory compliance guidelines.Responsible for stocking inventory of all equipment and supplies used for the delivery of clinical care.Performs other duties and tasks as requested by Supervisor or designee.
REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an LPN program, current Massachusetts Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Must be certified in Basic Life Support or willing to become certified within 3 months.Experience with autoclaving preferred.Must have necessary analytical, judgmental and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with patients, families and co-workers.Communicates with physicians to determine medical assisting and nursing needs and to solve problems regarding issues.Ability to handle sensitive information.Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.Ability to stand and move about for extended periods.Ability to work in close contact with patients (witness medical concerns).Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with fellow employees.Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member.Willingness to cover for other employees as the need arises.Assists patients in a manner that promotes the perception that the staff is courteous, efficient, and interested in their health care.Treats all patients with dignity and professionalism.