Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Company: Healogics, LLC.
Location: Clifton Springs
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting
with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We also
understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed
to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous
service they provide. Think you are a great fit? Learn more about
this role here: Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound
care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000
chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an
aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in
surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds
that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As
a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated,
quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our
out-patient clinic partnerships Under the direction of a Registered
Nurse (RN) or Provider, the Wound Care Center Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) provides wound-related and other basic nursing care to
the center’s patients according to all the WCC and hospital
policies and procedures, care and safety protocols, and Clinical
Services Practice Guidelines. All Healogics employees must perform
their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies,
Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal
and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable. Essential
Functions/Responsibilities - 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 - Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein
Clinic training completed - 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 Healogics hyperbaric training - May perform
hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required
Healogics hyperbaric safety director training - May function as a
Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics
policy - Performs other duties as delegated. Required Education,
Experience And Credentials - High School Diploma or General
Education Development (GED) - Graduate from an accredited practical
nursing program/state approved educational program - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
license in the state of practice -to maintain throughout the
duration of employment in the position - Two (2) or more years’
experience as LPN/LVN, to include one (1) or more years in SNF or
LTACH setting - Wound care experience preferred Required Knowledge,
Skills And Abilities - Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life
Support) - Demonstrated organization, prioritization and
time-management skills - Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting
requirements for healthcare organizations. - Strong interpersonal,
listening, as well as oral and written communication skills -
Customer service skills and follow-up skills - Ability to
multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment - Ability to
work with others and in a team environment - Problem solving skills
- Ability to stay calm in all situations - Working knowledge of
computerized nursing systems Physical Demands - Being in a
stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
- Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or
more) - Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more -
Moving about - Reading - Communicating - Writing - Color perception
- Close, distance and peripheral vision - Lifting/moving items up
to 20 pounds - Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment
assistance - Pushing/pulling - Bending/stooping -
Reaching/grasping/touching with hands Work Environment - Normal
office environment - Primarily indoors environment - Patient care
environment - Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic
chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc) - Exposure to mechanical
equipment - Proximity to moving objects The hourly rate for this
position generally ranges between $23.41-$29.12 Per Hour This range
is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications:
education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and
other considerations permitted by law. If you are a current
employee, to submit a job application, you need to apply as an
internal candidate in Workday via the “Jobs Hub”.
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