Licensed Practical Nurse Aach (Wound Care Clinic)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | Variable Hours/Variable Days
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
Position Summary
The LPN is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for his/her practice for assigned patient(s), contributing to the utilization of the nursing process, under the supervision and direction of the RN. The LPN performs all duties in accordance with department policies and procedures and scope of practice.
The Wound Clinic has a dynamic team who are passionate about the work they do. This position will require an individual who excels as a team member, enjoys wound care, loves to learn and develop new skills and is comfortable with a physically active work environment. In this role, the LPN assists in providing direct and indirect care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, tubes, ostomies, burns and pressure ulcers.
Qualifications
Education

• Completion of a wound care and/or ostomy care certification program preferred

Experience

• Wound Care experience preferred
• Experience in an acute patient care environment preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse licensed by Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start
• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified through the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start
• WCC: Wound Care Certification by National Alliance of Wound Care & Ostomy (NAWCO), preferred

What We Offer For Full And Part-time Positions

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Generous Earned Time Off

What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per Diem/On-call)

• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution
• Competitive starting wage

About Asante And Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.