Wound Care LPN Jobs

IntelyCare; Quincy (MA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass Digital Health in Quincy, MA seeks an LPN to provide wound care under RN or Provider supervision, following all policies. You will assist in vein clinic, intake/discharge, and case management under RN direction.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, preparing supplies, reporting quality issues, collaborating with the team, and performing hyperbaric-related duties after training, with potential safety director duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after training
• Assist with intake and discharge
• Provide assistance with case management under RN direction
• Gather patient information
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies for RN or provider
• Report quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager
• Communicate with team members regarding therapeutic interventions
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties after completing required training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after training
• Serve as Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with policy
• Perform other delegated duties

Connaissances

BLS

Organization

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Calmness under pressure

Computerized nursing systems

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from accredited practical nursing program

Current LPN/LVN license

2+ years LPN/LVN experience (SNF/LTACH preferred)

Wound care experience preferred

Outils

Computerized nursing systems

Description du poste

About the Role

Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider provides wound-related and basic nursing care to patients in the center, following all policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after training
• Assist with intake and discharge
• Provide assistance with case management under RN direction
• Gather patient information
• Gather necessary equipment and supplies for RN or provider
• Report quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager
• Communicate with team members regarding therapeutic interventions
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties after completing required training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after training
• Serve as Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with policy
• Perform other delegated duties

Required Education, Experience and Credentials

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from accredited practical nursing program/state approved program
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in state of practice, to be maintained
• Two or more years experience as LPN/LVN, including at least one year in SNF or LTACH setting
• Wound care experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competency in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Organizational, prioritization, time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills
• Customer service and follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environment
• Team collaboration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Remain calm in all situations
• Computerized nursing systems knowledge

Physical Demands

• Stationary position for extended periods (4+ hours)
• Viewing computer screen extended periods (4+ hours)
• Keying frequently on computer (4+ hours)
• Moving items up to 20 lbs
• Moving items up to 75 lbs with equipment assistance
• Pushing/pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, touching

Work Environment

Normal office environment, primarily indoors, patient care environment. Exposure to hazards such as blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable gases, mechanical equipment, moving objects.