LPN Wound Care Nurse

CommuniCare Health Services

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Great Lakes Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE! When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.

Requirements

Must possess a current license in the state where the center is located.
Current CPR certification required.
3-6 years of Experience as a wound care nurse.
Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

Nice To Haves

Wound Certification preferred.
ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.
Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
Perform trach care and suctioning.
Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.
Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.