LPN/Medical Assistant, Dermatology Clinic
Mercy
Washington, MO0–3 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
- Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
- Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Not explicitly stated beyond general patient care coordination.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Practical Nursing program graduate.
- Current LPN license within the hiring state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion within 30 days of hire.
- Physical Demands:
- Stand/Walk most of the time on duty.
- Significant bending and stooping.
- Lifting and turning patients with assistance.
- Push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
- Licensure: Personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state and meeting all State Board of Nursing requirements.
- Experience: Can be new or experienced LPN.
- Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
- May require one or more of the following based on position/unit: ACLS/ALS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E., Six Assessment & Care Modules, or other unit-specific certifications.
- Preferred Certifications: IV Certification within 1 year of hire.