Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-Ambulatory, Wound Care, PRN, Day

MedStar Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an LPN for Wound Care in Easley, SC. The role involves providing wound-related care under supervision, assisting with patient intake, and performing related duties. Candidates must be licensed in South Carolina and preferably have some wound care experience. This position supports the mission of transforming healthcare for the community.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
• Wound Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides wound-related patient care according to protocols.
• Assists with intake and discharge processes.
• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties after training.

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care

Communication

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Completion of LPN program recognized by SC State Board of Nursing

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• 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.

• May assist with intake and discharge.

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

• Gathers patient information.

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

• Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.

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

• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the requiredhyperbaric training.

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

• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

• Experience - No previous experience required. Wound Care experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.

• If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

1015 Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

10157826 Surgery-Wound Care

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