Wound Care LPN — Collaborative, Fast-Paced Clinic Role

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical plan

Early access to earned wages

State pension plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Wound Care Center under the direction of an RN or provider. You will provide wound-related patient care per BLS, follow hospital protocols, and assist in vein clinic tasks after specialized training.

Requirements include a state-licensed LPN/LVN, a GED or HS diploma, and at least two years of LPN/LVN experience (one year in SNF/LTACH preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program
• Current LPN or LVN license in state of practice
• Two+ years experience as LPN/LVN, including 1+ year in SNF/LTACH setting
• Wound care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Under RN/Provider direction, provides wound-related patient care per BLS and hospital protocols
• Assist in vein clinic after Healogics Vein Clinic training
• May assist with intake and discharge
• May provide case management under RN direction
• Gathers patient information and necessary equipment
• Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager
• Communicates with team on therapeutic interventions
• Performs hyperbaric therapy related duties after training
• May act as Documentation Assistant (scribe) as per policy

Skills

BLS

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LPN/LVN license

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program

Tools

Computerized nursing systems

Job description

Iberia Medical Center in New Iberia, LA, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support the Wound Care Center under the direction of an RN or provider. You will provide wound-related patient care per BLS, follow hospital protocols, and assist in vein clinic tasks after specialized training.

Requirements include a state-licensed LPN/LVN, a GED or HS diploma, and at least two years of LPN/LVN experience (one year in SNF/LTACH preferred).