Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (66958)

Memorial Health System Marietta, OH 45750, US

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities, supporting the patients' medical and nursing plan of care. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

Assists in all aspects of patient care and non-patient care within their scope of practice.
Complies with all safety and infection control standards.
Provides patient care as assigned by charge nurse/team leader.
Completes required competencies.
Perform intake and discharge of patients.
Complete required documentation in I-Heal.
Assist in educating patient and caregivers on wound care and pertinent topics.
Performs prescribed wound care treatments.
Completes chart audits as needed.
Maintains compliance in RQI.
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

Current Licensure in the State of Ohio or if working in WV a WV license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required.
Must possess a N.A.P.N.E.S., O.O.P.N.E. or State Board of Nursing medication administration card required
BLS certification required

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

Verbal, clerical, numerical abilities, manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity

Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

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