Wound Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Wound Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where your expertise will directly impact patient recovery and quality of life. In this vital role, you will provide specialized wound care management, perform comprehensive patient assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Your knowledge, compassion, and dedication will help foster healing for patients with acute and chronic wounds, including those requiring advanced wound care interventions, infection prevention, and pain management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment committed to delivering exceptional outcomes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including wound measurements, documentation, and evaluation of healing progress utilizing EMR/EHR systems.
- Administer wound care treatments, including dressing changes, debridement assistance, and advanced wound care therapies in accordance with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
- Manage medication administration related to wound care, including topical treatments and injections, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, rehabilitation staff, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitor vital signs and perform focused patient assessments to identify changes in condition, signs of infection, or increased pain levels.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound management, infection prevention, mobility, nutrition, and other aspects of care that support healing.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with facility policies, state and federal regulations, and documentation standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing wound healing outcomes and reducing preventable skin injuries.
- Support the facility's skin and wound care program through ongoing assessment, prevention, and treatment strategies.
Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice.
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Previous experience in wound care, long-term care, skilled nursing, hospital, home health, or related clinical settings preferred.
- Experience in long-term care is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient care management.
- Knowledge of wound care principles, infection control practices, aseptic technique, and skin integrity management.
- Experience caring for geriatric patients and individuals with chronic or complex medical conditions.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and effectively manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Why Join Us?
At our organization, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. We value dedicated professionals who are passionate about wound care, committed to clinical excellence, and eager to grow their expertise within a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
Join our team and help advance healing, improve outcomes, and enhance quality of life for those we serve.
Pay: $30.77 - $36.06 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: On the road
