MA or LPN - Wound Care

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role is a scheduling-focused, non‑clinical position supporting the Wound Care Centers at Bethesda North. The LPN will use basic wound care knowledge to schedule patients appropriately and ensure accurate communication of clinical details. Training will be provided on all TriHealth wound care workflows and processes. In addition to scheduling, this role includes general administrative duties that help support daily operations. This position is ideal for an LPN who prefers an administrative environment while still contributing to high‑quality patient care—without providing hands‑on clinical services.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
Licensed Practical Nurse
NAPNES certification-if graduated prior to 1988
Current RN licensure is also acceptable
Basic knowledge of the Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences

Responsibilities

Collects and documents assessment data, including observations, health teaching needs, and communications to the RN and healthcare team.
Contributes to and updates the plan of care, including short‑ and long‑term goals and discharge planning; communicates the plan to patients, families, and team members.
Implements and documents the care plan while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and respecting patient rights; prioritizes workload based on patient and unit needs.
Recognizes emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, initiates emergency measures, and completes all assigned care and documentation within required time frames.
Performs technical skills and administers medications safely according to policy, accurately executes physician orders, and maintains required competencies.
Evaluates and documents patient responses to care, communicating timely updates to the RN or physician.
Participates in professional growth activities, uses the Chain of Command appropriately, builds collaborative relationships, and identifies opportunities for process improvement.