Licensed Practical Nurse -nursing Ambulatory Care

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center’s patients according to all the WCC and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-related patient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and approved and hospital protocols, Policies & Procedures

Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed

May provide assistance with case management under the direction of RN, in accordance with state regulations

Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider.

Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.

Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care.

Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric training

May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training

May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position

Two (2) or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNF or LTACH setting

Wound care experience preferred

Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.

Customer service skills and follow-up skills

Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems

Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)

Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more

Writing

Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance

Normal office environment

Patient care environment

Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)

Exposure to mechanical equipment

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $24.60-$32.40 Per Hour