Job Description

Location: Staunton, VA
Employment Type: Part-Time

Position Overview

An established dermatology practice is seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its Mohs surgery team on a part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LPN with dermatology, surgical, or outpatient clinical experience who enjoys providing hands-on patient care in a specialized surgical environment. Working closely with a Mohs surgeon, the LPN will assist with patient preparation, surgical procedures, wound care, post-operative care, and patient education.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working in a surgical setting, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Mohs surgeon during surgical procedures and provide clinical support within the scope of licensure.

• Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning and surgical site preparation.

• Prepare surgical rooms, instruments, and supplies before procedures.

• Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection-control protocols.

• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and post-operative patient care.

• Provide patient education regarding wound care, recovery, and post-operative instructions.

• Assist with hemostasis, suturing, and other surgical needs as directed and permitted by scope of practice.

• Properly handle, label, and prepare tissue specimens according to office protocols.

• Monitor patients throughout their visits and report changes or concerns to the physician.

• Administer medications and treatments as permitted by licensure and applicable regulations.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain surgical instruments and treatment areas.

• Collaborate with the physician and clinical team to maintain efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.

• Previous nursing experience required.

• Dermatology or Mohs surgery experience strongly preferred.

• Surgical assisting or outpatient procedural experience preferred.

• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection control, and wound care.

• Strong patient-care and clinical support skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

• Ability to work effectively alongside a physician and clinical team.

• Professional, dependable, and compassionate approach to patient care.

Preferred Experience

• 1–2+ years of dermatology, surgical, or procedural nursing experience.

• Previous experience assisting with dermatologic surgery.

• Familiarity with surgical instruments and specimen handling.

• Experience with wound care, dressing changes, and post-operative patient education.

• Previous experience working directly with a surgeon.

Schedule & Compensation

• Employment: Part-Time

• Schedule: To be discussed based on practice needs and candidate availability.

• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Confidential Inquiries

All inquiries are strictly confidential. For more information or to discuss this opportunity, please contact:

Sarah Black
Search Consultant | GPAC
sarah.black@gogpac.com
605-513-3384

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.