Wound Care LPN

About the Role

Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider provides wound-related and basic nursing care to patients in the center, following all policies and procedures.

• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after training
• Assist with intake and discharge
• Provide assistance with case management under RN direction
• Gather patient information
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies for RN or provider
• Report quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager
• Communicate with team members regarding therapeutic interventions
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties after completing required training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after training
• Serve as Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with policy
• Perform other delegated duties

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from accredited practical nursing program/state approved program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in state of practice, to be maintained
• Two or more years experience as LPN/LVN, including at least one year in SNF or LTACH setting
• Wound care experience preferred

• Competency in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Organizational, prioritization, time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills
• Customer service and follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
• Team collaboration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Remain calm in all situations
• Computerized nursing systems knowledge

• Stationary position for extended periods (4+ hours)
• Viewing computer screen extended periods (4+ hours)
• Keying frequently on computer (4+ hours)
• Moving items up to 20 lbs
• Moving items up to 75 lbs with equipment assistance
• Pushing/pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, touching

Normal office environment, primarily indoors, patient care environment. Exposure to hazards such as blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable gases, mechanical equipment, moving objects.