LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE at StrideCare – Charleston, South Carolina

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for assisting all providers with patient care in the clinical aspect of the practice. The LPN will prepare wound care patients for clinic visits and examinations, assist the provider in all aspects of patient care, provide patient instruction, document and maintain the clinical records, and maintain supply inventory. The LPN works under direct supervision of the RN(s) or Providers.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the LPN may include, but are not limited to, the following: · Supporting the Center’s Mission Statement· Setting up and maintaining clinical supplies · Assisting all providers with patient care and minor procedures in clinic· Checking supplies, solutions, and medications daily and discarding expired products as needed· Utilizing judgement in setting priorities and logical sequence and timing of major tasks, duties, and procedures· Organizing and cleaning exam rooms and setting up patient for proper physician functioning. Storing supplies and linens, checking for defects and expired supplies · Disposing of soiled linens and hazardous waste according to infection control guidelines· Demonstrating strong communication skills and timeliness in answering telephone messages, placing calls, and relaying messages to patients, providers, and other staff· Preserving patient's rights and privacy through maintaining confidentiality in communications· Adhering to all policies and procedures while providing safe patient care· Assuming responsibility in performing other assigned duties, such as all types of wound care, proper documentation, sending specimens to the lab and assisting patient care, including vital signs and non-narcotic medication refills as ordered by the provider. · Maintaining patient safety and protection from injury by proper utilization of safety devices, equipment, and supplies· Maintaining personal safety and protection from injury through proper utilization of protective equipment· Utilizing proper body mechanics when lifting supplies · Coordinating functions in the Center to help maintain smooth operations· Communicating effectively with other staff members and providers in the Center· Answering telephone calls and directing calls to the appropriate staff· Requisitioning supplies and maintenance repair services as directed through utilization of the proper individuals · Organizing Center and Clinic paperwork and supplies on a daily basis, and performing any administrative duties required· Obtaining supplies from other areas as needed and returning supplies and equipment to appropriate locations in a timely manner· Organizing and scanning Center charts and paperwork in a timely manner according to policy· Assisting in keeping rooms clean, stocked, neat, and orderly· Effectively handling health or safety hazards for self and patients · Reporting and documenting any unusual occurrences or adverse incidents accurately to the provider and/or Clinical Nurse Manager· Performing administrative and clerical duties as required· Ability to travel to satellite clinics on a weekly and as needed basis with providers to assist with procedures and patient care· Proper and timely documentation of all patient care and phone calls in HER according to policy, as well as confirming/maintaining past medical and surgical history, and current medication and allergy lists· Communicating all test results to providers and documenting appropriately.

Wound Care Focused Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the RN or Provider:

Responsible for Patient Intake and Discharge to include but not limited to:

• Medical and surgical history documentation
• Medication/Allergies documentation
• Social history documentation
• Nutritional status documentation
• Dressing removal and wound cleansing
• Measurement of wounds
• Reapplying dressings including multi-layer wraps, and NPWT
• Assists with case management under the direction of RN, in accordance with state regulations
• Reports quality of care issues to Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Communicates as needed with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions, to ensure quality of care.
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe)
• Performs other duties as delegated.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

· Must possess flexibility and be able to organize and set priorities for work to be done in a timely and efficient manner

· Must be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy

· Maintain current BLS Certification and completion of initial and annual required Inservice training

· Must possess a sense of responsibility, dependability, efficiency, initiative, accountability, and honesty