Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Ambulatory Wound Care, PRN, Days

Prisma Health•Greer, SC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the LPN-Wound Care provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center’s patients according to the Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
No previous experience required.
Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position.
Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.

Nice To Haves

Wound Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
May assist with intake and discharge.
May provide assistance with case management under the direction of RN, in accordance with state regulations.
Gathers patient information.
Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider.
Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.
Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care.
Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.
May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required hyperbaric safety director training.
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe).
Performs other duties as assigned.