Wound Care Nurse (LPN) - PACE

Jordan Valley Health•Springfield, MO

About The Position

About Jordan Valley Health: Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare. Job Summary: The Wound Care Nurse (LPN) - PACE has the responsibility for providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned participants. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Jordan Valley Senior Care Home Care Coordinator or designee but is independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills. Manages complex clinical situations for which he/she is responsible. Provides nursing care in the PACE center and in the participant’s home as may be needed. Focus of this specific position is wound care for participants with wound care orders due to skin integrity issues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current LPN license in good standing to practice in the required state.
Minimum 3 years LPN clinical experience with either have one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of such experience, to receive appropriate training from the Jordan Valley Senior Care on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. Relevant experience must be within the last 3 years.
Minimum 1-year wound care experience.
Other training as required by the department.
Current BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Reviews participant’s overt problems/needs and assists in setting priorities.
Identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; observes and records latest diagnostic results; performs advanced nursing observations using critical thinking skills.
Assist in developing and following a plan of care based on nursing process and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the participant/family in developing or revising the plan of care; and makes referrals to interdisciplinary support services.
Initial and periodic assessments (minimally every 6 months) to be completed prior to the scheduled team meetings. Communicates participant changes to center manager/team members.
Be present whenever medical services are provided; ensure care being provided conforms to accepted nursing practice standards and organizational/department standards; provide correct treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to participant care standards.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of age-related characteristics, symptoms, and needs of participants served; explain nursing/clinical procedures in appropriate way; provide participant and family education in coordination of 24-hour care delivery; identify emergency situations and independently initiate advanced therapy; act as primary coordinator of participant care with other health care personnel and evaluate participant care measures instituted.
Work with primary care providers to furnish the preventive, diagnosis, and therapeutic services prescribed for participants accepted for care by the clinic and to implement physician orders as necessary.
Document all nursing treatment accurately and within departmental time requirements into participants’ charts.
Understand and demonstrate respect for participant rights and utilize established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in participant care.
Record participant care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale.
Make and record observations, as well as implement nursing measures related to impending or associated problems.
Participate as an active and cooperative member of the Interdisciplinary Team if needed.
Attend staff meetings and take part in participant care planning.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
Pay on Demand Available.
Nine paid holidays per year.