PRN Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Healogics Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services LLC; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics Wound Care & Hyperbaric Services LLC in Mobile, AL is seeking a licensed practical nurse to join our outpatient wound care center. Under RN direction, you will provide wound care, monitor patient progress, and support clinical staff.

The role requires an active LPN/LVN license, 2+ years experience (SNF/LTACH preferred), BLS certification, and ability to work in a fast-paced team. Wound care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in state of practice.
• Two or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, including SNF/LTACH experience.
• Wound care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound-related patient care under RN/Provider direction per BLS and hospital protocols.
• Assist in vein clinic and intake/discharge after training.
• May assist with case management under RN guidance per state regulations.
• Gather patient information and necessary equipment for the RN/Provider.
• Report quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Communicate with team regarding therapeutic interventions to ensure quality care.
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties as trained; may serve as safety director when trained.
• Act as Documentation Assistant as needed and perform other delegated duties.

Skills

BLS

Organization & time-management

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal & communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Computerized nursing systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Licensed Practical Nurse program

LPN/LVN license active

2+ years LPN/LVN experience

Wound care experience preferred

Job description

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. 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

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $24.60-$32.40 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.

Healogics is driving wound healing and prevention forward to help heal more wounds and change more lives. Our compassionate wound specialists have touched the lives of more than 2.5 million people, preserving dignity and restoring hope. The impact of healing wounds through innovative care resonates with our wound care doctors, nurses and other specialists who witness lives changed and build strong relationships with patients and their families.