Wound Therapy Associate - LPN

Summary: Under the direction of the WOCN and/or wound clinic/provider the Wound Treatment Associate is responsible for provision of routine skin care and assisting with the provision of comprehensive wound care and monitoring for patients with skin tears, incontinence-associated dermatitis, dehisced incisions, pressure injuries, burns, lower extremity ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and all other applicable wounds.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, Days 8 to 430

Qualifications

• Education:
  • A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing, who is a Licensed New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
  • Satisfactory completion of the WOCN Society’s Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Education Program preferred; however, willingness to gain the certification within a year is a requirement.

• Experience:
  • Two (2) or more years of nursing experience, home care experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Credential Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of New York
• Valid NY State Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Current BLS CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Qualified individuals must be capable of performing the following essential duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Collaborate with team members to provide routine care to maintain skin health.
• Identifies patients at risk for skin tears and/or incontinence associated dermatitis and initiates appropriate preventative care.
• Identifies and addresses causative and contributing factors to skin breakdown.
• Provides ongoing documentation of wound status and progress in wound healing.
• Selects appropriate dressings and maintains a physiologic environment for wound healing.
• Provides or assists with appropriate education regarding skin and wound care to patients, families, and staff.
• Participates in Quality Improvement audits and initiatives.

• Note: The above information on this job has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external health care team members and insurers.
• Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills (including time management, patient visit prioritization).
• Ability to effectively assess the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.

Technical & Systems/Equipment Proficiencies

• Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel
• E-Record (electronic medical record systems) EPIC experience preferred
• Office equipment, such as computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines, as well as multi-line phone systems
• Intranet/Internet

Other

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Travel throughout service area year around.

Hourly Range: $24.14 - $33.31

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