LPN - Outpatient Wound Care in Cookeville, Tennessee at Cookeville Regional Medical Center

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center’s patients according to all the WCC and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.

All wound care center employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
• 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
• 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 function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
• Performs other duties as delegated.

Graduate of a school of professional nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse required

Additional Certification Details

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
BLS required within 3 months of hire
IV Qualified
See Unit Specific:
Rehab
1. Quality Measure Certification to be completed within one year of employment.
Intermediate Units
1. ACLS within 1 year of hire
2. PALS within 1 year of hire
5 North
1. ACLS within 2 years of hire