WOUND CARE - LPN/RN

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to provide wound care in its wound clinic and at two hospitals. This specialty area offers training toward eligibility for credentialing. The Wound Care Nurse is accountable for providing quality care, ensuring patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are addressed in the clinic and for home care, documenting care according to policy, and keeping patients’ families informed in accordance with HIPAA. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care within their scope of practice and directs licensed and nonprofessional personnel in duties appropriate to their expertise.

Requirements

• Current license as an LPN or RN; the qualifications section also lists Physical Therapist as an eligible license.
• Maintain certification as a nurse or Physical Therapist, as applicable.
• BLS certification and renewal as required.
• General knowledge of instructional skills, quality management, skill analysis, and group dynamics.
• Ability to use computer software competently for department operations.
• Average mathematical skills.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods, attend to detail, and understand and remember verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult client situations, emergencies, and conflicts with patients and staff calmly and professionally.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced wound care experience; the employer is willing to train candidates without it.

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 patient status in accordance with HIPAA.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate quality patient care within scope of practice.
• Provide direction to licensed and para/nonprofessional personnel in accordance with their level of expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Medical paid time off
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) 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