Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full-time, Englewood, CO
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Full-time, Englewood, CO
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Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Our Core Values:
Compassion Excellence Passionate Integrity Dedication Loyalty Accountability Enterprising.
Job Overview:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide clinical care within their scope of practice related to wound care and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This position involves case management and involves administrative duties. This position will perform a combination of nursing and technician responsibilities. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws Joint Commission or DNV ISO 9001 Standards and professional ethical practices.
What Youll be Doing:
- Under direction and supervision performs patient care including but not limited to: taking vitals documenting in an electronic medical record (EMR) measuring and photographing wounds and sending or faxing out wound care supply / home care orders.
- Assists physicians and RNs with wound care procedures within scope of practice.
- Is responsible for cleaning and stocking of patient care areas which includes putting away of supplies infection control and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Follows department policies and procedures as it pertains to items approved in a wound care and hyperbaric environment to ensure the safety of our patients. Communicates any findings to the immediate supervisor / HBO safety director before any treatment commences.
- Informs management of any changes in working conditions and/or concerns such as infection control hazardous material control confined spaces etc.
- Proficient in emergency fire safety procedures within the wound center and hyperbaric environment.
- Under direction and supervision provides patient education as it pertains to wound care dressings hygiene etc. and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
- Provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients for approved acute/chronic conditions.
- Responsible for thorough and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system in timely manner according to organizational policies procedures and guidelines.
- Assists in answering phones coordinating patient scheduling obtaining new patient phone intakesand obtaining additional clinical documentation.
- Conducts nursing assessments (within scope of practice) and thoroughly documents in electronic medical record (EMR)health status by collecting objective and subjective data from observations exams interviews and written records; sorting selecting reporting and recording the data; validating refining and modifying the data. Bases the scope and depth of assessment on the patients immediate condition or need.
- In collaboration with the patient RN and Physician develops a plan of care based on nursing assessment and diagnosis that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. This includes identifying the holistic needs of the patient treatment decisions and priorities.
- Identifies community resources needed for continued care and makes referrals.
- Implements the plan of care and the nursing interventions for the patient.
- Explains plan of care to the patient in a way that is understandable and educates the patient thoroughly.
- Thoroughly documents in electronic medical record (EMR) patient information in an accurate and timely manner according to organizational policies procedures and guidelines.
- Consistently adheres to company hospital and accrediting body clinical safety and compliance standards.
- Ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by safeguarding patient information and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality standards.
- May be responsible for participating in the onboarding and training of new team members.
- Transports patients to and from appointments if service is offered at your work location.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements for This Role:
- Current state Licensed Practical Nurse license graduated from an accredited school.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from approved agency.
- 2 years of clinical nursing experience preferably hospital or outpatient clinic.
- 1 years of experience in wound care required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or related systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Abilityto treat others with compassion and patience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- All employees are required to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Travel:
This position may require light ground and/or air travel.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a LPN to successfully perform the essential competencies duties and requirements of this position. These include standing walking driving lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time and looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. In addition pushing pulling stooping squatting and shifting heavy objects as well as air travel may be required. Employees should ask for assistance if needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
As an organization we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability please contact us at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
