LPN Wound Care - WOCN Education - Kings Hwy

This job acts as a licensed practical nurse who assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and reassesses the care of patients with wound care ostomy needs according to scope of practice.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required- Graduation from an approved nursing program.

Work Experience

Required – 1 year of nursing experience.

Preferred – 2 years of wound care experience. Experience directly supervising or managing others.

Certifications

Required – Current licensed practical nursing (LPN) in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of employment.

Preferred – Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Course Completion. WCC Certification or other approved wound care related certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of wound care concepts and the use of special modalities.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, planning and problem-solving skills, and ability to work with a diverse population effectively and professionally.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, web-based application, and using the electronic health record.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Ability to use a logical thought process to formulate practical solutions and manage priorities involving multiple constituencies.

• Sound knowledge of nursing practice.

• Ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgement in handling difficult situations.

• Leadership skills.

Job Duties

• Performs duties/interventions according to scope of practice for licensed practical nurse.

• Performs interventions delegated by the wound care registered nurse according to scope of practice.

• Provides nursing care of skin/wound conditions involving the identification, assessment, management, and ongoing evaluation of patients with alterations in skin/tissue integrity, that includes but is not limited to draining wounds, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, and conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures, and/or trauma according to scope of practice.

• Provides preventative and therapeutic measures for patients with wound/ostomy needs, as well as education regarding prevention and care of skin breakdown, wound, and/or ostomy management.

• Collaborates with interprofessional healthcare professionals to develop appropriate plans of care for patients with wound/ostomy needs including nutritional and psychosocial needs according to scope of practice.

• Recognizes change in patient’s condition and intervenes appropriately.

• Prioritizes nursing actions including reflecting patient needs, acuity, and desired outcomes.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental 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.

Heavy Work- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.”