Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN- Inpatient Wound Care

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Inpatient Wound Care
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Inpatient Med Surg page is loaded## Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Inpatient Med Surglocations:
Placerville, CAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R6269
** Department:
** North 1 Med Surg
** Shift:
** Primarily Days (United States of America)
** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Per Diem Type (if applicable):
**** Minimum Pay Range:**$33.17 - $39.81##
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* Job Description:

**** POSITION SUMMARY The Wound/Ostomy Care LVN works collaboratively under the direction of an RN or physician to provide clinical care to patients with wounds, ostomies, and other unique healthcare needs. Uses and conducts assessments, participates in developing plans of care, and executes skilled interventions.  Provides education to patients and their families, and contributes in evaluating treatment interventions as defined by the care/treatment plan.  

The Wound/Ostomy Care LVN performs direct patient care, administrative duties, and other tasks as assigned, while maintaining flexibility to support the department and organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS# # Education/Licensure/Certification:
* Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License required.
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
* Current national certification in wound and ostomy care management preferred.# Knowledge:
* Minimum of 2 years recent acute care LVN or related/equivalent experience is preferred.
* Prior experience in wound and ostomy care preferred.#

Skills:

* Excellent communication, organization and prioritization skills.
* Strong computer skills and the ability to learn the internal computer systems to ensure proficiency in Microsoft, Google, EPIC, etc.
* The ability to lead/facilitate informal, appropriate educational sessions to patients, families and staff.
* The ability to evaluate and treat wound and ostomies, assessing progress of wound and ostomies as they relate to the plan of care and the patient’s overall health goals.
* The physical and mental health sufficient to accomplish duties of an LVN in the wound and ostomy care field.
* Must meet Marshall Medical Center’s pharmacology requirements.
* Must be flexible for variable start times to support patient care and organizational needs.
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