LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

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Job description

At Apex, we are aligned around one mission: to transform lives through healthy skin. Each of us understands the critical role we play in achieving this transformation. As our company grows, we will add new team members who exhibit this passion for patient experience so that we can provide even more patients in Northeast Ohio with the transformational dermatology care they deserve.

We are currently seeking a LPN for our growing, fast paced environment to assist physicians with patient care.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Escorts patients to exam rooms in order of appointment times. Obtains short history and vital signs as required by patient's chief complaint. Obtains or updates patient medication list. Sets up exam room according to scheduled procedure or anticipate provider's needs if non-scheduled procedure is likely.
• Transcribes during visit and assures documentation of patient care to meet criteria dictated by legal practice, state health laws, and Medicare regulations.
• Assists physician with biopsies and surgical procedures.
• CoolSculpting
• Educates patient as required after physician establishes the treatment plan. Ensures that the patient understands the treatment plan, understands the proper use of their medications, and understands their responsibility for compliance with the treatment plan prior to leaving the office.
• Straightens and cleans exam rooms after patient visits.
• Performs patient care procedures such as injections, suture removal, dressing changes without direct physician supervision.
• Provides direct patient care, including observation and prescribed treatments.
• Maintains patient records and charts
• Institutes emergency care appropriately, accurately and professionally.
• Accepts responsibility for patient safety and assures safe practice.

SECONDARY DUTIES:

• Stocks all exam rooms.
• Performs all duties related to medical instrument cleaning and sterilization.
• Participates in conferences, committee meetings, staff development and educational programs to meet personal, professional, institutional certification and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties and assumes various responsibilities as determined by team lead/supervisor.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good understanding of skin anatomy.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Well-organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Empathetic with patient needs and concerns.
• Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs regarding patient treatment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current and valid documentation as a LPN
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• External Relationships (memberships in professional organizations) encouraged.
• Dermatology: 1 year (Preferred)

Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Apex complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Experience:

• Dermatology: 1 year (Preferred)

License:

• LPN (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Required travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

EMR Used:

• eClinical

Work from Home:

• No

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Innovative innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented cooperative and collaborative

What We Offer
Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes a Monday thru Friday schedule, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Holidays off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and 401(k), Discounts on Derm services, Travel and leisure discounts, sporting event, concert and special event discounts, discounted movie tickets and more!
Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Apex complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compensation details: 18-22 Hourly Wage

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