LPN / LVN - Wound Care

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Wound Care

• Shift: Monday-Friday, Days

• Job ID: 187164

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate clinical professional to join our team. This clinical professional will provide support in patient care, assisting with exams, treatments, and patient education. The LPN will also be responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems. In addition, the position will also be responsible for the day-to- day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during patient exams and procedures

• Room patients, record patient histories, vital signs, and document in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments per scope of licensure

• Educate patients on health, medications, and follow-up care

• Coordinate referrals and patient care follow-ups

• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized clinical environmentPrepares, educates and orients patients about/for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

• Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as prescribed by the provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient's response during the session.

• Operates and maintains the hyperbaric chamber and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.

• Serves as the safety director for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at the Wound Center.

• Leads and participates in safety program activities for the Hyperbaric Chambers.

• Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.

• Performs duties and procedures as directed by Program Director, Medical Director, and in some cases the Clinical Coordinator.

• Performs hyperbaric chamber operations and system maintenance as required.

• Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.

• Maintains competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate.

• Utilizing data software for wound management make appropriate entries for daily hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits including photo uploading.

• Lift patient or transfer

• Tolerate pressurization and depressurization in a hyperbaric chamber

• Need to be able to hear patients and staff. Also, listen to equipment for malfunctions

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed an accredited LPN program.

• Must possess current LPN licensure in the State of Iowa

• With Departmental Support, be certified as a CHT or DMT within 36 months of hire

• Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review.