Licensed Practical Nurse Position Available In Lake, Florida

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The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with theimportant work we do to change patients’ lives. We also understandthat meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed tosupporting and compensating our employees for the tremendousservice they provide.

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Healogics is the largest provider of advanced woundcare services in the United States, treating more than 300,000chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With anaging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick insurgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing woundsthat would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. Asa result, the company is working to provide our differentiated,quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through ourout-patient clinic partnershipsUnder the direction of a RegisteredNurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed PracticalNurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care tothe center’s patients according to all the WCC and hospitalpolicies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and ClinicalServices Practice Guidelines.

All Healogics employees must performtheir job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies,Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federaland state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and MedicaidServices (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

EssentialFunctions/Responsibilities Under the direction of the RN/Provider, provides wound-relatedpatient care according to Basic Life Support (BLS) and approved andhospital protocols, Policies & Procedures Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinictraining completed May assist with intake and discharge. May provide assistance with case management under the directionof RN, in accordance with state regulations Gathers patient information. Gathers necessary equipment and supplies for the RN orprovider. Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager. Communicates as needed with all team members regardingtherapeutic 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 completingthe required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) inaccordance with Healogics policy Performs other duties as delegated.

Required Education,Experience And Credentials High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program/stateapproved educational program Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed VocationalNurse (LVN) license in the state of practice -to maintainthroughout 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 preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills AndAbilities Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support) Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-managementskills Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements forhealthcare organizations. Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and writtencommunication skills Customer service skills and follow-up skills Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-pacedenvironment 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 systemsPhysicalDemands Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4hours or more) Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hoursor 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 equipmentassistance Pushing/pulling Bending/stooping Reaching/grasping/touching with handsWork Environment 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 objectsThe hourly rate for this positiongenerally ranges between $22.18-$27.59 Per HourThis range is anestimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education,experience, geography as well as operational needs and otherconsiderations permitted by law.

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