Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse

Healogics, LLC.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential wound care services. The role involves working under a Registered Nurse, assisting with patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This part-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, including one year in SNF or LTACH setting.
• Current LPN or LVN license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides wound-related patient care under the direction of RN/Provider.
• Gathers patient information and necessary supplies for care.
• Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.

Skills

Customer service skills

Problem solving skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Job description

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The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships

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

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
• 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 required Healogics hyperbaric training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
• Performs other duties as delegated.
  
  

Required Education, Experience And Credentials

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position
• Two (2) or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNF or LTACH setting
• Wound care experience preferred
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills
• Customer service skills and follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to stay calm in all situations
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems
  
  

Physical Demands

• Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
• Moving about
• Reading
• Communicating
• Writing
• Color perception
• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds
• Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
• Pushing/pulling
• Bending/stooping
• Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
  
  

Work Environment

• Normal office environment
• Primarily indoors environment
• Patient care environment
• Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
• Exposure to mechanical equipment
• Proximity to moving objects
  
  

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $22.18-$27.59 Per Hour

This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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