Licensed Vocational Nurse- LVN PRN

Healogics • Richardson, TX

5d

About The Position

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. The Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to center patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or provider. Care is delivered according to Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

Employees are expected to perform their responsibilities in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies, applicable accrediting organization standards, federal and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.

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.
• Two or more years of experience as an LPN/LVN, including one or more years 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 healthcare regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Interpersonal, listening, oral communication, written communication, customer service, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm in all situations.
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems.

Nice To Haves

• Wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound-related patient care under the direction of an RN or provider, following Basic Life Support requirements, approved and hospital protocols, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Assist in the vein clinic when assigned, after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge as needed.
• Provide case management assistance under the direction of an RN and in accordance with state regulations, as needed.
• 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 regarding therapeutic interventions to support quality of care.
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties as needed after completing required Healogics hyperbaric training.
• Perform hyperbaric safety director duties when applicable, after completing the required training.
• Function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy when applicable.
• Perform other duties as delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED