LPN Wound Care Nurse

CHSGa•Summerville, GA

About The Position

Oakview Health & Rehab is seeking an LPN Wound Care Nurse to monitor and treat patients’ skin problems and wounds as ordered by physicians. The nurse administers and records treatment medications, documents patient progress and observations, communicates with the supervising RN and attending physicians, and supports the Director of Nursing with reporting and follow-up. The role also includes patient admissions, discharges and transfers, compliance rounds, and oversight of unlicensed nursing personnel. The position requires an active Georgia LPN license and graduation from an approved LPN program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates should have strong organizational, prioritizing, communication, reasoning, and basic math skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. The role involves routine sitting, talking or hearing; frequent walking and hand use; and occasional standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN program.
Active LPN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and warmly with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, and respond helpfully to concerns.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ skin problems and provide treatment as ordered by a physician.
Administer and record treatment medications.
Document patient progress, ailments, medication, symptoms, and observations.
Provide patient progress and care information to the supervising RN when required.
Provide reports and documentation to the Director of Nursing to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist with identifying, managing, and treating acute and chronic wounds and skin lesions, including pressure ulcers, skin tears, and skin infections.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians.
Admit, discharge, and transfer patients as requested.
Send patients to the hospital as necessary.
Conduct compliance rounds and report pertinent issues.
Assist the Director of Nursing with follow-up on consultant recommendations, such as those from pharmacy or dietary consultants.
Complete patient documentation using appropriate forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation procedures.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.