Wound Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full-time days
Facility: St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: US-MO-Kansas City
ID: 2024-176779
Category: LVN/LPN
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: Days
Job Type: Non-Exempt
Overview
This Position is Full-time Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts.
Faith-based, 310-bed St. Joseph Medical Center is a CMS 5-Star Award-winning hospital that offers a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the Joint and Spine Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, and the St. Joseph Heart Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the top hospital systems in the country, and is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the country. We believe that sustained, high-quality care and performance improvements are the cornerstone for maintaining and improving healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is an AMAZING place to work!
Benefits Statement
We offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Substantial PTO
- Continuing Educational Opportunities
- Collaborative work teams & cohorts
- ...and much more!
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) specializing in wound care provides specialized care for patients with various types of wounds, such as pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, burns, and diabetic ulcers. The LPN will work collaboratively with a healthcare team to ensure the development and implementation of efficient, effective, and safe wound care plans.
Performs thorough assessments of patients' wounds to determine size, depth, stage, and condition and documents findings accurately, noting wound type, infection signs, and healing status. Follows established protocols and physician orders when dressing and cleaning wounds, and documents the progress and adjusts care plans as needed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- IV certification upon hire.
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