Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time

Healogics•Seattle, WA

10d

About The Position

The Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. Care must follow Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, and applicable Healogics policies, accrediting requirements, federal and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. The position requires availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually at over 600 sites. The company works through outpatient clinic partnerships to provide its wound care services to patients who could benefit from them.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program or state-approved educational program.
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment in the position.
At least two years of LPN/LVN experience, including at least one year in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) setting.
Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Basic knowledge of regulatory and accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
Strong interpersonal, listening, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Customer service and follow-up skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm in all situations.
Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including stationary work, computer use, movement, communication, lifting, pushing/pulling, bending, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

Wound care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide wound-related patient care under the direction of an RN or Provider in accordance with Basic Life Support (BLS), approved and hospital protocols, and policies and procedures.
Assist in the vein clinic as assigned after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training.
Assist with patient intake and discharge as needed.
Provide assistance with case management under the direction of an RN, in accordance with state regulations.
Gather patient information and obtain necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or Provider.
Report quality-of-care issues to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Communicate with team members as needed regarding therapeutic interventions to help ensure quality of care.
Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties as needed after completing required Healogics hyperbaric training.
Perform hyperbaric safety director duties as assigned after completing required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training.
Function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy, as assigned.
Perform other duties as delegated.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with applicable Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting requirements, and federal and state regulations, including applicable CMS guidelines.