LPN - Wound Care, Per Diem

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit based competencies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other staff members to provide bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by RN.
• Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
• Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Report quality of care issues to staff RN or Program Director.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Communicate with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
• Communicate with staff and physicians to ensure quality of care.
• Maintain and demonstrate competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review.
• Participate in own employee feedback session identifying individual strengths and areas of growth.
• Identify limitations in own skill/knowledge and seek consultation from available resources to improve them.
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional growth and education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific)

• Ability to cost effectively utilize resources and supplies.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate frequently with other members of the patient care team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, providing appropriate and accurate communication nonverbally, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service attitude with effective listening skills.
• Ability to demonstrate positive, supportive and understanding behavior when in contact with guests (patients, visitors, clients, physicians, employees, volunteers, students, etc.).

Education And Experience

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Current NYS Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current certification in CPR.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling during the work day.
• Requires assembling, using, and maintaining departmental equipment.
• Exposure to patient blood, urine, and other body fluid samples along with other hazardous materials.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.25-$30.30/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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