What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Strongwood Log Homes of Southern WI LLC?
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide wound care to patients in need. To work as a member of the Wound Care team with the goal of healing wounds.
Interrelationships: Patients, families, caregivers
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Field-Based / On the Road
Benefits
Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a nurse to practice in the state.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Complete Wound Care Certification within 6 months of hire date.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Physical Requirements
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Mental Requirements
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Working Conditions
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide wound care to patients in need. To work as a member of the Wound Care team with the goal of healing wounds.
Interrelationships: Patients, families, caregivers
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Field-Based / On the Road
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Regularly reassesses current wound each visit and report any concerns to provider.
- Provides Wound Care nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s wound care.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Performs specific wound care procedures as dictated by provider.
- Attends team conferences and daily stand downs to give report as necessary.
- Maintains documentation of all patient contact including visits, calls, emails, texts, etc.
- Follows the policies and procedures of Dynamic Wound Care. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicate with the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s needs.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
- Coordinates the implementation of treatment plan with other providers involved in the patients care.
- Organizes work schedule and uses time management to attend all required meetings.
- Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
- Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a nurse to practice in the state.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Complete Wound Care Certification within 6 months of hire date.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Physical Requirements
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
Mental Requirements
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.
Working Conditions
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.