Wound Care LPN (LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse) - HomeCare

Location Detail 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630) Overview Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Wound Care LPN. Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person‑Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. Responsibilities Participate in the daily management and delivery of wound care for the Wound program. Aid in the delivery of outcome‑based wound care and cost‑effective care by utilizing metric‑driven decisions. Collaborate with the Wound team RN and CWOCN to achieve exceptional outcomes. Perform wound care in the daily delivery of services and maintain clinical care standards for clients receiving specialized wound care treatments. Work with the Wound Team RN, CWOCN and Manager of Specialty Services to promote the daily operations and delivery of wound care to patients. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of program goals and objectives. Ensure consistent delivery of quality care and communications; perform wound care to promote cost effectiveness for wound treatments relative to patient needs. Seek consultation with the Wound Team RN and WOCN staff for patient problems/issues that require a change in the plan/interventions designed to solve complex problems involving client care. Participate in the interdisciplinary approach to client care with Wound program/Agency staff. Perform both wound care and medical/surgical services required by the patient to achieve quality outcomes. Inform the Wound Team RN, CWOCN and the physician/wound clinics of changes in client needs and wounds that require a change to the plan of care for wound care treatments and disease management. Assist with staffing needs to meet service demands. Accountable for team performance in achieving desired clinical and operational performance measures. Follow trends in the specialty area of wounds for home care industry; make recommendations of treatment options for incorporation into the program. Participate in training, coaching of staff or onboarding to the Wound program. Participate and facilitate professional development needs and competency for the wound program. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties Will actively participate in the performance improvement process known as H3W. Participate in clinical education area to provide programs aimed to improve clinical competencies of direct service staff. Research new information related to wound specialty and communicate to team. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: CT approved Licensed Practical Nursing program required. Wound/Ostomy Assistant certification preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years nursing experience in a clinical specialty area required. Two years in homecare preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr