What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Center - Full Time position at IRMC?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
- Assisting physicians and RNs with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participating in performance improvement and review activities
- Acting within the guidelines of federal and state laws, professional, and ethical practices
- Greeting and preparing the patient for the clinic visit, including but not limited to:
- Photographing and measuring the wound
- Initiation of clinical practice guidelines and any associated orders (as allowed by respective practice acts)
- Redressing the wound (as allowed by respective practice acts)
- Providing patient/family education as directed by the physician and/or RNs
- Cleaning and restocking supplies in exam rooms
- Applying multi-layer wraps
- Coordinating medical office responsibilities of plastic surgery group at the wound center
- Performing dressing changes and/or wound care within scope of practice as ordered
- Utilizing hospital computer system
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited licensed practical nursing program
- EXPERIENCE:
- Wound care experience required
- Previous medical office, clinic, or med-surg experience required
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Current state license as applicable
Shifts:
- Days/Varies Monday- Friday
