Licensed Practical Nurse III Wound Care

Licensed Practical Nurse III Wound Care – $15,000 Sign‑On Bonus

State College, PA, United States (On‑site)

120 Radnor Rd, State College, PA, 16801, US

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SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general supervision from the Unit Manager/Clinical Supervisor. May also be accountable to the Team Leader, Clinical Supervisor, Charge Nurse. Performs under standard practices which enables the employee to proceed alone on routine work assignments referring questionable cases to professional nurse responsible for the assigned patients.
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None

• High School education or equivalent.
• Completion of a licensed practical nurse degree program required.
• Satisfactory completion of medication IV therapy coursework.
• Previous LPN experience preferred.
• Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
• Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
• Uses verbal, non‑verbal, and written communication skills.
• Communicates in a highly professional manner at all times.
• Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with ill people; uses tact, sensitivity, sound judgement and a professional attitude when relating with patients, families, and co‑workers at all times.
• Licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

• The Licensed Practical Nurse collects patient health data as assigned and delegated by the RN by prioritizing data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs, collecting pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques, involving the patient, significant others, and other health care providers when appropriate, using a systematic and ongoing data collection process, and documenting relevant data in a retrievable form.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in identifying expected outcomes individualized to the patient under the direction of the RN: outcomes are derived from the diagnoses, documented as measurable goals, mutually formulated with the patient and other health care providers when possible, realistic in relation to the patient’s present and potential capabilities, attainable in relation to resources available to the patient, include a time estimate for attainment, and provide direction for continuity of care.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes as developed by the RN: the plan is individualized, developed by the RN with the patient, significant others, and other providers when appropriate, reflects current nursing practice, includes appropriate interventions, is documented, and provides for continuity of care including post discharge.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse implements the interventions identified in the plan of care as developed and delegated by the RN: interventions are consistent with the established plan of care, measurable objective and specific, implemented in a safe and appropriate manner, and documented.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to evaluation of the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes by evaluating in a systematic and ongoing process, documenting responses to interventions, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes, collecting ongoing assessment data and communicating with the RN, documenting revisions in diagnoses, outcomes and the plan of care, and involving the patient, significant others and other health care providers in the evaluation process.
• The Licensed Practical Nurse participates in the evaluation of quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participating in quality of care activities, collecting data to monitor quality, contributing to the formulation of recommendations to improve nursing practice or patient outcomes, implementing activities to enhance the quality of nursing practice, participating in interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or…