What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN; Wound Clinic; PRN position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
The Wound Care LPN (Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse) is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to include but not limited to wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. The LPN will be responsible for assisting with patient and wound care data collection for outcome based care management.
The LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
In collaboration with other staff members, the LPN provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by the RN.
The Clinic LPN reports directly to the Director of Clinic Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Practical School of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
Work Experience:
Successful completion of orientation for LPN.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director.
Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-
worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best
possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Prolonged standing and walking.
Clinic setting.
Exposed to all patient care elements.
Must assist with lifting and moving of patients as needed.
Exposed to stressful situations.
The LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
In collaboration with other staff members, the LPN provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by the RN.
The Clinic LPN reports directly to the Director of Clinic Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Practical School of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure by Missouri State Board of Nursing.
BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
Work Experience:
Successful completion of orientation for LPN.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director.
Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key
Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a
whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-
worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountabilities for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best
possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Prolonged standing and walking.
Clinic setting.
Exposed to all patient care elements.
Must assist with lifting and moving of patients as needed.
Exposed to stressful situations.
JOB TITLE: RN / GN Wound Care $28.00 - $41.34
JOB CODE: 5565/5560
JOB HOURS: Various Shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
The RN/GN is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. These include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care through the use of hospital and nursing standards.
The RN/GN reports directly to the Wound Care Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a.) RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification:
Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) required.
Work Experience:
a.) Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two
years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during the clinic sessions, attends the clinics where scheduled, and is dependable. Able to manage a number of patients at the same time with high energy and organization.
Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases
and bloodborne pathogens.
Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
Subjected to frequent interruptions.
Comply with ADA guidelines.
JOB HOURS: Various Shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
The RN/GN is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. These include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care through the use of hospital and nursing standards.
The RN/GN reports directly to the Wound Care Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a.) RN graduate of Accredited School of Nursing.
Licensure/Certification:
Must have valid, current license by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) required.
Work Experience:
a.) Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two
years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during the clinic sessions, attends the clinics where scheduled, and is dependable. Able to manage a number of patients at the same time with high energy and organization.
Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of
mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to
take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases
and bloodborne pathogens.
Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
Handles emergency or crisis situations.
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
Subjected to frequent interruptions.
Comply with ADA guidelines.
Salary : $28 - $41
