Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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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 $23.30-$30.69 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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