What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - F/T Days | Hammond LTACH position at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Hammond?
Overview
“Remember why you became a nurse?”
We here at PAM Health are mindful of what it took for you to gain your nursing education and begin your career and we admire you and the countless others who have chosen this career path.
We want you to know that you are respected, admired, encouraged to grow, and rewarded here with us at PAM Health!
We offer the following to all our full-time employees:
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with plan options to choose from
- Rx plans
- Employee Assistance programs
- Group legal assistance/Identify Theft Protection/Home and Auto Insurance/Pet Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Most Importantly: OPPORTUNITY TO GROW! WE LOVE TO PROMOTE FROM WITHIN! AND WITH OVER 70 LOCATIONS AND GROWING! THERE ARE COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND A FUTURE WITH PAM HEALTH!
Referral bonuses as well are offered for each full-time employee you refer! Up to 2k per employee referred!! Ask your recruiter for more information.
We are currently hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse-Wound Care Full Time and would love to meet with you and discuss why we feel you would be a wonderful addition to our PAMily! Please take a moment to review the job opportunity and reach out to our recruiter with any questions you may have or for the next steps in furthering your career; apply directly to the post. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Responsibilities
The Wound Care Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates wound care therapy into the total nursing care plan for patients; participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education and Training: Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state where the hospital resides. Certification from approved Wound Care Certification course is preferred. Current BLS certification required.
- Experience: Two years direct patient care experience required. Experience in wound care preferred.
