What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care position at Renew Wound Care Specialists?
Description
We are searching for a highly motivated, self directed LPN to join our team.
The ideal candidate would have home health and wound care experience. Also, the candidate will be self-directed and have an ability to provide great customer service with each encounter. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Interpersonal skills are a must for this position. This position is initially only for Ultrasound Therapy that can be administered by an LPN. This position also sets up and participates in Telehealth visits.
You could be seeing patients in Columbus, Bladen , Pender or Brunswick counties.
You could to see 8-10 patients per day, the average visit time is 30 minutes.
This is a mobile position and you are required to visit patients in their home setting.
Responsibilities
-Plans and manages patient care according to the patients needs
-Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
-Performs non-contact, non-thermal ultrasound per instructions and under the supervision of a licensed practitioner in North Carolina.
-Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration.
-Participates in coordination and execution of Telehealth appointments as needed.
-Provides routine wound care for patients
-Observes patients health
-Reviews and documents medical charts
-Assists clinical providers and office staff
-Communicates with patients and their families
-Performs standard diagnostic procedures such as EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT and Doppler
-Responsible for medical supplies and equipment
-Prepares specimens for lab courier
-Administers medications
-Other duties as assigned
This position requires treatment in the patients home setting, you will not be seeing patients in a clinical setting. You will receive a mileage reimbursement, the rate to be determined at hiring. Hours can vary between part time and full time. There are no benefits.
Training is provided as needed. Must have a valid LPN license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Experience:
- Wound Care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $35