LPN

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), under the direction of the Registered Nurse, is accountable for providing safe, age-specific, direct and indirect patient care within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Samaritan Wound Care treats acute or chronic wounds caused by diabetes, surgery, injury, poor blood flow and/or other problems. The scope of practice is physician driven and centered around wound, ostomy and continence care while maintaining additional adjunctive therapies such as vein medicine and hyperbaric medicine.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Current unencumbered Oregon LPN Licensure required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required.

PCH Wound, Vein & Hyperbaric:

Previous experience in a clinical setting and/or wound care preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Social Perceptiveness & Patient Care:

Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice.

Adaptability/Flexibility:

Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Time management:

ability to organize plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow up on pending issues. Ability to adjust actions in relation to other and adapt to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication:

Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Compliance:

Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with laws, regulations, or standards. Use knowledge and judgement stills to determine whether events or processes comply.

Problem solving:

Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Team Building:

Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Medical Terminology

• Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Thorough knowledge of medical/legal obligations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time)

WALK-INCLINE CLIMB

• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 40
• 60 Lbs

SIT SQUAT

Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE LIFT

(Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 20
• 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 20
• 40 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs LIFT (

Overhead:

54" and above) 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers

STAND BEND FORWARD

at waist REACH

• Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)

Location:

Samaritan Health Services

PCH Wound Vein & Hyperbaric Schedule:

.95 (76 hrs/pp), Day