What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN - Wound Care Clinic position at Phoebe Putney Health System?
General Requirements
General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Education Requirements
Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)
Experience Requirements
1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
Required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
General Skills
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For nonclinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms. May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Education Requirements
Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required)
Experience Requirements
1 - 2 years Practical Nursing Experience (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
Required Certifications/Licensures: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Georgia license, Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
General Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Have near normal hearing - Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
- Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
