Wound Care Services Director jobs in Minnesota

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M Health Fairview is looking for a hardworking LPN at our Wound Care Center on the Southdale Campus in Edina, MN. This position is 80 hours per two weeks on the Day shift, for 8 hour shifts -No Weekends! To learn more about the benefits Fairview has to offer, such as medical and dental insurance, PTO, 401k/403B, click here!

Fairview Southdale Hospital offers care to people living and working in the southwest Twin Cities metro area. With more than 40 specialty services, we combine talents to balance innovative technologies and treatments with the art of medicine. Working together, we respectfully address the comprehensive needs of our patients and their support network.

The LPN performs delegated nursing and medical functions of data collection and delivery of care to an assigned group of patients, or individualized patient. The LPN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse, or physician/authorized practitioner and in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. The LPN is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures, and nursing practice guidelines.

• care for simple and complex wounds and skin care injuries 
• provide care of service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
• Ability to use Hoyer lift, gait belt or slide board to transfer patients from their mobility device to exam chair or stretcher 
• Knowledge of wound healing, knowledge of wound etiology, and knowledge of topical wound therapies
• Perform daily cares such as pericare when appropriate
• Knowledge of current pressure ulcer practice guidelines, pressure ulcer etiology and treatment modalities 
• Knowledge of current best practices in wound care
• Knowledge of cultural and age related issues for wound care patients 

Required

· Vocational/Technical Training or Associates Degree

· Current MN LPN License

Preferred

· One to three wounds careyears

· Previous ambulatory Care experience.

We find those that exceed in this role exhibit these characteristics: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and interpersonal skills. Work as an effective team member to deliver outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Capable of working independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills. Comfortable accepting change and encouraging those around you to engage in ongoing process improvement. An understanding of Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion and Innovation.