LPN - Wound Care, Per Diem

LPN Department: Wound Care

The Wound Care LPN is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to include but not limited to wound care for adult patients and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. The LPN is responsible for following all WCC policies and procedures, care protocols and Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, as directed by a Registered Nurse, or Physician.

The LPN will be responsible for assisting with patient and wound care data conferences, and continuing education is required as determined by the Program Director.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The LPN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit based competencies, policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with other staff members, provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by RN.
• Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
• Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
• Communicates with staff and physicians to ensure quality of care.
• Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review.
• Participates in own employee feedback session identifying individual strengths and areas of growth.
• Identifies limitations in own skill/knowledge and seeks consultation from available resources to improve them.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional growth and education
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Ability to cost effectively utilize resources and supplies.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate frequently with other members of the patient care team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, providing appropriate and accurate communication nonverbally, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service attitude with effective listening skills.
• Ability to demonstrate positive, supportive and understanding behavior when in contact with guests (patients, visitors, clients, physicians, employees, volunteers, students, etc.)

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current certification in CPR.
• Unit Specific orientation.

Working Conditions:

• Requires unit specific orientation.
• Occasionally requires assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
• Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling during the work day.
• Requires assembling, using, and maintaining departmental equipment.
• Exposure to patient blood, urine, and other body fluid samples along with other hazardous materials
• Attendance at scheduled date and location ensures that job requirements are met.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance, CQI, cross-training, in-service programs; attend all mandatory classes, meetings and committees as required; complete department-specific requirements/competencies; accept assignments to other units/shifts as hospital needs require.
• Complies with DOH requirements for annual health assessments and required immunizations.

Pay Range: $25.25-$30.30/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County's largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic. Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.