Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Wound Care

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. Shifts: Full-Time – 32 hours/week, First Shift; travel to Covington, Ft. Thomas, and Grant County sites required. No evenings, weekends, or holidays.

The LPN provides patient care under RN/physician supervision, with wound care and potential HBO responsibilities. UHMS HBO Team Training is required for HLPN duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate from approved school of practical nursing and licensed to practice in the state.
• One year of current clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and wound assessment under supervision.
• Deliver advanced wound care therapies as part of the clinic team.
• Act as attendant and HBO chamber operator as directed by HBO physician/RN.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Practical nursing degree

UHMS HBO Team Training Course

Job description

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 32

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally. Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an LPN for our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. Shift/Hours: Full-Time – 32 hours/week, First Shift; No evenings, weekends, or holidays! Travel to our Covington, Ft. Thomas, and Grant County clinic sites is required.

Job Description:

The best nursing career is right here. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or licensed physician. Nurses in this position will provide assessment and care of multiple types of wounds as well as require knowledge with and application of advanced wound care therapies. This position may also act in the dual role of Hyperbaric LPN (HLPN). In addition to responsibilities of the Outpatient Wound Care LPN, the HLPN acts as the attendant and control operator of the hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber under the direction of the HBO physician and HBO Registered Nurse. Demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Graduate from approved school of practical nursing, licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. As HLPN, able to complete or completion of Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved HBO Team Training Course.

Specialized Knowledge:

Knowledgeable regarding basic wound care principles and practices. As HLPN, able to complete or completion of Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved HBO Team Training course.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the health system and clinical area. Able to think critically and problem solve in clinical situations. One year of current clinical nursing experience.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.

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If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.