LPN Wound Care Nurse - PT - Day

CHSGa•Lyons, GA

11d

About The Position

Oxley Park Health & Rehab is seeking a part-time, day-shift LPN Wound Care Nurse to monitor and treat patients’ skin problems and wounds as ordered by a physician. The role includes administering and recording treatment medications, documenting patient progress and care, coordinating with the supervising RN and attending physicians, and supporting the Director of Nursing with reports and follow-up. The nurse also provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel and contributes to collaborative work across the organization.

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 and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, and to respond to concerns in a helpful and caring manner.
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 address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ skin problems and provide treatment as ordered by a physician.
Administer and record treatment medications.
Chart information about patient progress, ailments, medication, symptoms, and observations.
Provide information to the supervising RN regarding patient progress and care when required.
Provide the Director of Nursing with appropriate reports and documentation for departmental updates, corrective actions, and other needs.
Assist in 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, including pharmacy and dietary recommendations.
Complete patient documentation using appropriate forms and timelines, including Medicare documentation.
Promote the image and reputation of the System through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the success of the System.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.