Summary

SUMMARY:Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center's patients according to all the WCC and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-related patient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and approved and hospital protocols, Policies & Procedures.

2.May assist with intake and discharge.

3.May provide assistance with case management under the direction of RN, in accordance with state regulations.

4.Gathers patient information.

5.Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider.

6.Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.

7.Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care.

8.May performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.

9.May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required hyperbaric safety director training.

10.May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with policy.

11.Performs other duties as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED); Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program.

Required Experience:Six months' experience as LPN/LVN.

Preferred Experience: Wound care experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position.

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