WOUND CARE - LPN/RN

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Registered Nurse (RN), or Physical Therapist for its wound care team. The Wound Care Nurse is a subspecialty role; the hospital is willing to provide training toward eligibility for credentialing. The position assures quality wound care for wound clinic patients and provides services to two hospitals.

The nurse ensures patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic and addressed for home care, documents care according to policy, and keeps patients’ families informed of patients’ status in accordance with HIPAA. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates quality patient care within the employee’s scope of practice, and directs licensed and nonprofessional personnel in performing duties appropriate to their expertise.

Mountain View Hospital and its 29 affiliate clinics serve the Snake River Valley, with services ranging from wound care and urgent care to oncology, neurology, rehabilitation, neonatal intensive care, robotic surgery, and rural health. The organization describes its work environment as mission-driven, people-centric, and supportive.

Requirements

• Current license as a Physical Therapist, LPN, or RN.
• Maintain certification as a nurse or Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification and renewal as required.
• General knowledge of instructional skills, quality management, skill analysis, and group dynamics.
• Ability to use computer software for department operations.
• Average mathematical skills.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods, maintain attention to detail, and listen to, read, and remember verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to understand feedback and instructions from the director concerning errors.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult client situations, emergencies, and conflict professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced wound care experience; it is not required, and training is available.

Responsibilities

• Assure the provision of quality wound care to wound clinic patients and provide services to two hospitals.
• Ensure patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic and addressed for home care.
• Document patient care according to policy.
• Keep patients’ families informed of patients’ status in accordance with HIPAA.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate quality patient care within the scope of practice.
• Provide direction to licensed and nonprofessional personnel so they perform duties according to their level of expertise.
• Use department computer software competently.
• Handle difficult client situations, emergencies, and conflicts with patients or staff calmly and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% match
• Earned quarterly bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Discounts for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed