LPN/RN WOUND CARE

The Hospital Authority of Miller County • Colquitt, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with coordinating treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments. Follow plan of care. Provide scheduled wound treatments as ordered by physician. Assists with patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Assists with performance improvement plan of the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate of state approved school of practical nursing and has passed the state board examination.
• Current state License Practical Nurse Licensure.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in long term care nursing.
• Current BCLS Certification
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Knowledgeable of the anatomy and physiology and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds.
• Knowledgeable of medications and the correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition.
• Follows Code of Conduct policy.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission statement of the organization.
• Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
• Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
• Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
• Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
• Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
• Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.
• It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures. Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.
• As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy. This includes geriatric and the general population.
• Utilize principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patient with acute and chronic wounds.
• Follow skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patient.
• Follow plan of care.
• Adequately assess and reassess pain.
• Perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.
• Assist with a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Follow the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Identify and address psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social service/discharge planner as appropriate.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians.
• Consult other healthcare professional/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’ needs.
• Documentation meets current standards and practices.
• Stay current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree