Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care

Ascension; Bartlesville (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, OK is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Wound Care team on a full-time schedule. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist with dressing changes, monitoring, and collaborating with clinicians to support healing and safe discharge planning.

The role requires Oklahoma licensure, BLS certification, and a high school diploma or equivalent; prior wound care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• OK or KS state licensure required relevant to where the employee works.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wound care and dressing changes to accelerate healing.
• Manage patient intake, prep sterile treatment rooms, and assist providers during procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care to prevent readmission and support home recovery.
• Document wound progression and communicate changes to the medical team.

Skills

LPN/LVN

BLS Certification

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year of applicable experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Bartlesville, OK

Facility: Ascension Jane Phillips Medical Center

Department: Wound Care

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Accelerate Patient Recovery: Deliver specialized, evidence-based wound care treatments and dressing changes that directly decrease patient healing time and prevent severe clinical complications.
• Optimize Clinic Efficiency: Manage patient intake, prepare sterile treatment rooms, and assist providers during advanced procedures to maximize daily clinic flow and reduce patient wait times.
• Prevent Hospital Readmissions: Provide critical education to patients and caregivers on home wound management, infection risks, and lifestyle adjustments to ensure long-term recovery outside the hospital.
• Enhance Continuity of Care: Monitor, document, and communicate precise changes in wound progression to the multidisciplinary medical team, ensuring immediate adjustments to treatment plans.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. OK or KS state licensure required relevant to where the employee works. Knowledge and skill in writing prescriptions for the Physician as needed.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Two (2) or more years’ of experience as an LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in a skilled nursing facility or Long-Term Acute Care setting Preferred
• Wound care experience preferred

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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