LPN
Healogics
- Pensacola, FL
- $19.63-30.99 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-related patient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and approved and hospital protocols, Policies & Procedures
- Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
- May assist with intake and discharge.
- May provide assistance with case management under the direction of RN, in accordance with state regulations
- Gathers patient information.
- Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN or provider.
- Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.
- Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care.
- Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric training
- May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training
- May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
- Performs other duties as delegated.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/state approved educational program
- Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position
- Two (2) or more years’ experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNF or LTACH setting
- Wound care experience preferred
- Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
- Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
- Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills
- Customer service skills and follow-up skills
- Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with others and in a team environment
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to stay calm in all situations
- Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems
- Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
- Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
- Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more
- Moving about
- Reading
- Communicating
- Writing
- Color perception
- Close, distance and peripheral vision
- Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds
- Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance
- Pushing/pulling
- Bending/stooping
- Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
- Normal office environment
- Primarily indoors environment
- Patient care environment
- Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)
- Exposure to mechanical equipment
- Proximity to moving objects