Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Wound Care

St. Elizabeth; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. This full-time role (32 hours/week) involves travel to Covington, Fort Thomas, and Grant County clinic sites.

The LPN provides patient care under the supervision of an RN or physician, focusing on wound assessment and advanced therapies. Qualified candidates will be a graduate of an approved LPN program and licensed to practice in the state, with UHMS HBO Team Training and at least one year

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing and be licensed to practice in the state where work is performed.
• UHMS HBO Team Training Course completed or to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for multiple wound types and apply advanced wound care therapies.
• Provide patient care under supervision of an RN or licensed physician.
• Act as attendant and control operator of the HBO chamber when assigned.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Critical thinking

Nursing assessment

UHMS HBO training

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

UHMS HBO Team Training Course

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Wound Care# St. Elizabeth Careers## Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Outpatient Wound CareApply: Fort Thomas, Kentucky: Williamstown, Kentucky: Covington, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR314628**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-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. 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.