Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)- Inpatient Med Surg

Marshall Medical Center•Seabrook, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves conducting assessments, participating in developing plans of care, and executing skilled interventions. The LVN will also provide education to patients and their families, and contribute to evaluating treatment interventions as defined by the care/treatment plan. Direct patient care, administrative duties, and other assigned tasks are part of the role, requiring flexibility to support the department and organization. Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills, with a history dating back to 1956. Since opening in 1959, Marshall has maintained its status as an independent hospital with local governance. Its mission is to improve community health by offering superior value and quality health services, centered on patient goals and needs, striving to exceed patient expectations. Marshall is frequently recognized among the top hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups. Its Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center, and its Stroke Program is a Primary Stroke Center distinguished by the Joint Commission, also earning a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. The Birth Center is a Baby Friendly® certified facility by the World Health Organization and UNICEF for breastfeeding advocacy. Marshall serves El Dorado County and surrounding areas, encompassing Marshall Hospital (a 111-bed acute care facility in Placerville), several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown, primary and specialty care clinics, over 190 affiliated physicians and providers, and a team of more than 1,600 employees. The executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors, and a dedicated group of Auxiliary members and volunteers also provide support.

Requirements

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum of 2 years recent acute care LVN or related/equivalent experience
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 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

Nice To Haves

Current national certification in wound and ostomy care management
Prior experience in wound and ostomy care

Responsibilities

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
Executes skilled interventions
Provides education to patients and their families
Contributes in evaluating treatment interventions as defined by the care/treatment plan
Performs direct patient care
Performs administrative duties
Performs other tasks as assigned, while maintaining flexibility to support the department and organization
Lead/facilitate informal, appropriate educational sessions to patients, families and staff
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