Job Description Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a dynamic surgical role. You will work directly with our
MOHS Micrographic Surgeon, traveling between our offices in
Edison, Somerset, and Robbinsville. This position is open to both
full-time and part-time applicants. Prior MOHS or dermatology experience is a plus, but
we will train the right candidate who has strong clinical instincts and a passion for patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Surgeon Support: Follow the MOHS surgeon throughout the clinic day to assist with specialized skin cancer removal procedures.
- Surgical Assisting: Assist in the operating room with sterile field maintenance, instrument passing, and localized anesthesia preparation.
- Patient Care: Prepare patients for surgery, explain the MOHS procedure, and answer pre- and post-operative questions.
- Wound Care & Dressing: Apply surgical dressings, provide clear wound care education, and perform suture removals.
- Lab Liaison: Coordinate with the on-site histology lab regarding tissue specimens and processing stages.
- Administrative Duties: Document detailed surgical notes accurately in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
Position Requirements
- License: Active, unrestricted New Jersey LPN license.
- Travel: Reliable transportation to rotate between Edison, Somerset, and Robbinsville clinics.
- Availability: Flexible to accommodate surgical clinic days (open to full-time or part-time tracks).
- Experience: Previous surgical or dermatology experience preferred, but not required (comprehensive training provided).
- Skills: Exceptional communication, strong multitasking abilities, and strict adherence to sterile techniques.
