Home Health Wound Care Nurse - (LPN or RN)

Patriot At Home • Akron, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Health Wound Care Nurse - (LPN or RN) for Homecare. This role covers Summit, Stark, Medina, and Portage Counties and operates during business hours of Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Patriot is a veteran-owned and family-operated company that values its employees and community. They offer a flexible schedule, paid time off, minimal holiday rotation, a hardship program, and a community outreach program called Patriot Cares. Professionally, they offer competitive salary with per diem visit opportunities, mileage reimbursement, medical/dental/vision insurance, supplemental insurance, and a 401K with 4% company matching. They also utilize Roger AI to help reduce documentation time, allowing nurses to focus more on patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed in the state as an RN or LPN
• Certification in Wound Care (WCC, CWON, CWCN, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Criminal background check
• Must have a current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to access patients' homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity for patient assessments and care
• Standard nursing activities that include walking, sitting, stooping, standing, and varying lifting/moving/turning of patients

Nice To Haves

• home health or wound care experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of wound healing principles, wound dressings, and negative pressure therapy (VAC)

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive wound assessments, including measurement, staging, and documentation of wound characteristics
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans in collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team
• Administer prescribed treatments and procedures, including wound debridement (as applicable by license and certification), dressing changes, and infection management
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care management, nutrition, skin care, and prevention strategies
• Monitor and document wound progression, response to treatment, and any signs of complications
• Communicate effectively with the physician and care team to ensure continuity of care and timely updates on patient condition
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives and wound care performance improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and universal precautions at all times
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff nurses regarding wound management best practices
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Paid time off
• Minimal holiday rotation
• Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
• Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
• Mileage reimbursement for any company travel
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Supplemental insurance (begins immediately upon hire)
• Company 401K with 4% company matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed