Wound Care RN/LPN

Ahhmgt; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a licensed nursing professional to implement hospital and nursing policies, assess each patient's needs, determine treatment plans, and communicate findings with the supervising physician. The role includes wound assessment, documentation of care plans, and monitoring patient status to prevent complications.

Responsibilities also include applying topical wound care, coordinating with the care team, recommending related services and DME, educating patients and caregivers, and

Qualifications

• Associates or higher in Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs to determine treatment plans and communicate with the physician.
• Apply topical wound care and related wound management products.
• Collaborate with the care team to adjust care as needed.
• Recommend labs, imaging, referrals, home health, or DME to improve healing.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care and prevention.
• Coordinate with the physician to expedite healing and prevent skin breakdown.
• Document progress and HIPAA-compliant updates to PCPs and physicians.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the mission.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Wound care

Patient education

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

1. Carries out hospital/nursing policies, procedures, and standards.

• Assess the unique needs of each patient to determine appropriate treatment plans. Perform initial nursing assessment, communicate findings with assigned physician. Assess the wound stage and obtain measurements. Document care plans, evaluate the patient' status in regard to desired outcomes, and identify patient care situations that require intervention.
• Application of topical wound care and associated wound management products.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required.
• Recommendation of associated services to improve wound healing outcomes. This includes, but is not limited to, labs, radiologic tests, vascular tests, referrals, home health care, Vacuum Assisted Closure device, and orthotics.
• Recommendations for prescription of required medications and/or Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to facilitate wound healing and/or wound prevention within her/his scope of practice, license and as per the collaborative agreement with the supervising physician.
• Educate patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, pressure ulcer (bed sore) care, and other best practices to promote healing and wellness
• Coordinate with physician to expedite wound healing and avoid skin breakdown.
• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines.

10. Provide patient updates to PCP, CM, and Physicians.

• Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Licensed Practical Nurse

Basic Life Support

Registered Nurse

Preferred

Advanced Life Support

De-escalation

Cardiopulmonary Resus

Emer Nursing Peds Course

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