LICENESED PRACTICAL NURSE CLINIC (full-time) WOUND CARE

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Walk-In Clinic access

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

MERP

Job summary

NRMC in Natchitoches, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Wound Care Clinic. You will perform wound care, assist with patient care, and follow care protocols under RN or physician direction. Ongoing education and competency in BLS and infection control are required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, adherence to standards, and timely documentation while maintaining a compassionate approach to patients across ages.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Current license in the state of practice.
• Minimum two years’ experience as LPN.
• Minimum one year experience in acute care setting.
• Maintains BLS credentialing and unit competencies.
• Completes Diversified Basic Wound Care Course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care and implement interventions identified in the plan of care as directed by RN.
• Demonstrate commitment to NRMC Standards of Behavior.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with team members and physicians to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain competency in BLS, infection control, safety, and unit skills.

Skills

Wound care

Patient care

BLS

Education

Nursing degree

LPN license

Wound care course

Tools

Nursing software

Job description

LICENESED PRACTICAL NURSE CLINIC (full-time) WOUND CARE

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Department: NRMC WOUND CARE CLINIC

The Wound Care LPN is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to include, but not limited to, wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. The LPN is responsible for following all WHC policies and procedures, care protocols and Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, as directed by a Registered Nurse, or Physician. The LPN will be responsible for assisting with patient and wound care data conferences, and continuing education is required as determined by the Program Director.

Primary Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 1. The LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit based competencies, policies and procedures.
2. 2. In collaboration with other staff members, provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by RN.
3. 3. LPN must, at all times, demonstrate commitment to the NRMC Standards of Behavior.
4. 5. Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
5. 6. Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
6. 7. Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director.
7. 8. Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
8. 9. Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
9. 10. Communicates with staff and physicians to ensure quality of care.
10. 11. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review.
11. 12. Participates in own employee feedback session identifying individual strengths and areas of growth.
12. 13. Identifies limitations in own skill/knowledge and seeks consultation from available resources to improve them.
13. 14. Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional growth and education.

Requirements:

1. 1. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.
2. 2. Familiarity with PC’s and computerized nursing systems and tools, or demonstrated ability to learn.
3. 3. Basic knowledge of regulatory / accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
4. 4. Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
5. 6. Demonstrated ability in assessment and critical thinking.
6. 7. Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
7. 8. Accuracy in reporting and documenting information.
8. 9. Professional accountability.
9. 10. Ability to interact with and maintain a respectful, positive and friendly manner with supervisors, co-workers and internal and external customers to include being flexible with work schedules and requests; keeping commitments.
10. 11. Keepings others informed of work progress, timetables and issues.
11. 12. Addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions.
12. 13. Remaining calm and courteous and exercising self-control when sharing information and when interacting with angry individuals.
13. 14. Accepting criticism without over-reacting or getting angry or sullen.
14. 15. Being open to and sharing ideas as needed to handle complaint situations, explain policies and procedures.
15. 16. Addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

Required Education and Experience

1. 1. Nursing degree from and accredited nursing school.
2. 2. Current license in the state of practice.
3. 3. Minimum two years’ experience as LPN.
4. 4. Minimum one year experience in acute care setting.
5. 5. Maintains BLS credentialing and all unit competencies.
6. 6. Completes Diversified Basic Wound Care Course within six (6) months of employment.

Although Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has earned many awards for quality and service, the greatest honor NRMC holds is the trust of our patients and their families. Record numbers of families across Natchitoches, Winn, and Sabine parishes are making NRMC their first choice for healthcare and choosing NRMC for their health journeys.

As a result, NRMC has become intricately woven into their life stories and family histories. Each day, they share stories of lifesaving care in the emergency room, surgery and medical units, as well as, the many joyful moments of recoveries and births. These remarkable moments are at the heart of all that NRMC Associates do. Our core purpose is and always will be to care for our community.

At NRMC, Associates, our Board, Physicians, and Volunteers are succeeding in creating a Zero Harm culture where everyone is positive, proactive, and accountable. NRMC is a learning organization where yesterday’s events and efforts serve as a baseline for today’s improvements; where people think about people and how best to serve; and where professionals acknowledge and address not only successes, but also any failures, so improvements are made each and every day.

In addition to offering competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for our associates, their spouse, and/or child(ren), NRMC offers other unique benefits such as:

• Health Insurance with 90% coverage when using NRMC services
• 50% off of medical bills from NRMC physician services
• Free generic prescriptions at our pharmacy
• Free and priority access to our Walk-In Clinic
• Health plan premium discounts with annual wellness compliance
• Employer paid long term disability and life insurance policy
• Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Medical Expense Reimburse Account (MERP)

Supervisory Responsibility

None.