Licensed Practical Nurse - Wound Care

Job Overview – LPN (Scheduling, Wound Care)

This Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role is a scheduling-focused, non‑clinical position supporting the Wound Care Centers at Bethesda North. The LPN will use basic wound care knowledge to schedule patients appropriately and ensure accurate communication of clinical details. Training will be provided on all TriHealth wound care workflows and processes.

In addition to scheduling, this role includes general administrative duties that help support daily operations. This position is ideal for an LPN who prefers an administrative environment while still contributing to high‑quality patient care—without providing hands‑on clinical services.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital, 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 & Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Schedule: 4 10 hour shifts 

Incentives & Benefits: 

***Sign on bonus up to $2,500 with a one year work commitment (For external candidates)

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program in Nursing
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• NAPNES certification-if graduated prior to 1988
• Current RN licensure is also acceptable
• Basic knowledge of the Biological, Physical, Behavioral, Social, and Nursing sciences
  
  Job Overview:

This position contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting, and documenting objective and subjective data. This position also participates in the development of the Nursing component of the plan of care at the direction of an RN, physician, dentist, podiatrist, or optometrist, and implements the plan of care by providing direct basic nursing care in accordance with the LPN scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act. Contributes to the evaluation of client responses to nursing care and documents in an accurate and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collects and documents assessment data, including observations, health teaching needs, and communications to the RN and healthcare team.
• Contributes to and updates the plan of care, including short‑ and long‑term goals and discharge planning; communicates the plan to patients, families, and team members.
• Implements and documents the care plan while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and respecting patient rights; prioritizes workload based on patient and unit needs.
• Recognizes emergencies, notifies appropriate personnel, initiates emergency measures, and completes all assigned care and documentation within required time frames.
• Performs technical skills and administers medications safely according to policy, accurately executes physician orders, and maintains required competencies.
• Evaluates and documents patient responses to care, communicating timely updates to the RN or physician.
• Participates in professional growth activities, uses the Chain of Command appropriately, builds collaborative relationships, and identifies opportunities for process improvement.

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Consistently

Pulling - Consistently

Pushing - Consistently

Reaching - Consistently

Reading - Consistently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Consistently

Stooping - Frequently

Talking - Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Consistently

Color Vision - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community