LPN WOUND CARE

Underthe direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care tothe center patients according to all the WCC and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-related patient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and approved and hospital protocols,Policies & Procedures;
Assistin vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed;
May assist with intake and discharge;
May provide case management under the direction of the RN;
Gathers patient information;
Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider;
Reports quality ofcare issues to Clinical Nurse Manager;
Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care;
Performshyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric training;
May function as Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy Performs other duties as delegated.

High School Diploma or General Education Development(GED);
Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program;
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice
-to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position;
Two(2) or more years experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNFor LTACH setting;
Wound care experience preferred.

Demonstrated competency in BLS(Basic Life Support);
Demonstrated organization, prioritization andtime-management skills;
Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations;
Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills;
Customer service skills and follow-up skills;
Abilityto multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to work with others and in a team environment;
Problem solving skills.

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

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Ability to stay calmin all situations;
Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems