The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or healthcare provider. Responsibilities include assisting with patient intake and discharge, gathering patient information and supplies, and performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties. The role emphasizes compassionate care, adherence to hospital protocols, and collaboration within the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
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.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
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 requiredhyperbaric training.
May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required hyperbaric safety director training.
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of an LPN program recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
Experience - No previous experience required. Wound Care experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of completion of a LPN program, will accept program equivalency recognized by the SC State Board of Nursing.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Licensed to practice as an LPN in South Carolina.
If an LPN team member working in this position obtains RN licensure, Prisma Health will accept RN licensure for a limited time until the team member can be placed in an RN position. Team members should immediately notify their manager and Talent Acquisition if they are scheduled to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam or have obtained RN licensure.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
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.
Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, Wound care, Patient care, Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Basic nursing care, Clinical support, Healthcare, Inpatient care, Outpatient care
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