What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time position at IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Job Posting Title Wound Licensed Practical Nurse Job Description Summary At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields. Job Description Want to learn more about MercyOne North? Click here: MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Wound Licensed Practical Nurse. As a Wound Licensed Practical Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse (WOCRN) Assists with skin care and pressure ulcer prevention for the treatment of patients at MercyOne North Iowa East Campus, Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU), Acute Rehab Unit (ARU), and clinics, based on established standards of WOC nursing practice and consistent with the “Advanced Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Care Guidelines for Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Nurses (Acute Care)” policy. Schedule: Flexibility in hours, primarily 0730-1600. Minimum Qualifications: Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multistate licensure required. Wound Certification required or required to begin class within 1 year. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status. Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
