LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care - Orthopedics
Core
Provides primary clinical support for patient diagnosis and treatment in an orthopedic outpatient clinic, focusing on wound care, medication administration, and assisting with minor surgical procedures.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Wound Care Specialist
Builds
Outpatient orthopedic care services
Domain
Healthcare - Orthopedics
Required skills
Wound assessment and dressing, Medication administration, Vital signs monitoring, Patient history documentation, Sterile technique, Laboratory specimen collection
Preferred skills
1+ years nursing experience, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Perform focused observations of skin and wounds, document findings, and report changes to the RN/Physician; Clean and dress wounds using sterile/aseptic technique; Administer medications and vaccines; Obtain patient medical history and vital signs; Assist provider with minor surgical therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; Collect and prepare laboratory specimens.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC