Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Inpatient/ Outpatient, Hyperbaric Medicine/ Surgery-Wound Care, Day - Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, SC 29228
About the Job
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, the LPN-Wound Care provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to the center's patients according to the Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical Services Practice Guidelines.Accountabilities
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 hyperbaric training.
May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required hyperbaric safety director training.
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe).
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
No previous experience required. Wound Care experience preferred.
Required Licensure/Registrations/Certifications
Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
3 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
15107826 Surgery-Wound CareShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
