LPN

Healogics•Laurel, MD

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 is delivered in accordance with Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures, safety protocols, Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, and applicable accrediting, federal, state, and CMS requirements. The role may include assisting with vein clinic services, patient intake and discharge, case management support, hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties, and documentation assistance, when appropriately trained or delegated.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program or state-approved educational program.
Current LPN or LVN license in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment.
At least two years of LPN/LVN experience, including at least one year in an SNF or LTACH setting.
Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Demonstrated 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 in a team environment.
Problem-solving skills.
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 BLS and approved hospital protocols, 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 case management assistance 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 about therapeutic interventions to support quality care.
Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties as needed after completing required Healogics hyperbaric training.
Perform hyperbaric safety director duties if assigned after completing required training.
Function as a documentation assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy when assigned.
Perform other delegated duties.
Follow applicable Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting requirements, federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.