LPN - Wound Care

Raleigh General Hospital

LPN - Wound Care 
Job Type: Full Time Nights

About our Health System
Raleigh General is a 300 bed hospital located in Beckley, WV, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

JOB SUMMARY 

The wound Care LPN is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to include but not limited to wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care.

The LPN is responsible for following all WHC 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. 

Reports to: 

Department Director FLSA: Non-exempt Grade: N06 EEO: â-¡ 01 Officials and Managers â-¡ 02 Professionals X 03 Technicians â-¡ 04 Sales Workers â-¡ 05 Administrative Support Workers â-¡ 06 Craft Workers â-¡ 07 Operatives â-¡ 08 Laborers and Helpers â-¡ 09 Service Workers 

JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education • Nursing degree from and accredited nursing school. • Current license in the state of practice. • Minimum two years experience as LPN/LVN. • Minimum one year experience in acute care setting. • Wound care experience preferred. 

Required Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 KNOWLEDGE 

• Familiarity with PC’s and computerized nursing systems and tools, or demonstrated ability to learn. 

• Basic knowledge of regulatory / accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations. 

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SKILLS • Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. • Good time management skills. • Demonstrated ability in assessment and critical thinking. 

ABILITIES • Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner. • Accuracy in reporting and documenting information. • Professional accountability. Certifications: 

• BLS - - to be obtained within 30 days 

• Ability to interact with and maintain a respectful, positive and friendly manner with supervisors, co-workers and internal and external customers to include being flexible with work schedules and requests; keeping commitments; keepings others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; remaining calm and courteous and exercising self control when sharing information and when interacting with angry individuals; accepting criticism without over-reacting or getting angry or sullen; and being open to and sharing ideas as needed to handle complaint situations, explain policies and procedures; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds. 

Required Licenses [West Virginia, United States] Other Current licensure by the WV State LPN Board

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

1. 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. 

2. In collaboration with other staff members, provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by RN. 

Manage and Maintain Effective Patient Care 

1. Ensure appropriate patient care documentation. 

2. Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.

 3. Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards. 

4. Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director. 

5. Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies. 

6. Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions. 

Communication 

1. Communicates with staff and physicians to ensure quality of care. Personal Growth and Development 

1. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review. 

2. Participates in own employee feedback session identifying individual strengths and areas of growth. 

3. Indentifies limitations in own skill/knowledge and seeks consultation from available resources to improve them. 

4. Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional growth and education. 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS 

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Must be able to operate all equipment that is essential to performing job responsibilities. 2. Must have manual dexterity and ability to perform difficult and fine hand manipulation skills. 3. Must be able to walk and stand continually throughout shift. 4. Must be able to frequently lift, pull, and push patients with assistance. 5. Must have functional senses, including sight speech, and hearing for care delivery and effective communication for quality of care. 6. Must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed. 7. Able to twist, turn and bend repetitively throughout the day. 8. Able to crouch, stoop and reach high places. 9. Able to carry, push, and pull and handle patients in addition to multiple pieces of equipment. 10. Able to visually accommodate with good color vision, depth perception and wide field of vision. 11. Able to talk and communicate well with all professionals. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Normal indoor patient care environment. 

Hazards: 1. Potential for exposure to hazards from regular tasks/procedures that involve exposure to blood, body fluids of tissues. 2. Potential exposure to procedures/equipment that may have some normal potential for electric, mechanical, or chemical hazards. Populations Served â-¡ Does not treat or care for patients. â-¡ Neonate (60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: â-¡ Demographic X Clinical â-¡ Insurance â-¡ Financial Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.