LPN Wound Care Nurse

CHSGa•Dahlonega, GA

2d•$32 - $36

About The Position

Chelsey Park Health & Rehab is seeking an LPN Wound Care Nurse to monitor patients’ skin conditions and provide wound and skin care as ordered by physicians. The role includes administering and recording treatment medications, documenting patient progress and care, communicating with supervising RNs and attending physicians, and supporting the Director of Nursing with reports and follow-up. The nurse may admit, discharge, and transfer patients, send patients to the hospital when necessary, and oversee unlicensed nursing personnel. The position calls for strong organization, prioritization, and communication skills, along with a caring, professional approach to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers. Candidates must have a nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduate from an approved LPN program, and hold an active Georgia LPN license. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word is required. Pay is $32.40 to $35.57, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, management add-on pay, and weekly pay.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN program.
Active LPN license to practice in 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, respond to concerns, and answer questions appropriately.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly sitting, talking, or hearing; frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, and reaching; and occasionally standing. Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus are also required, with reasonable accommodations available.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ skin problems and provide treatment as ordered by a physician.
Administer and record treatment medications.
Document patients’ progress, ailments, medications, symptoms, and observations.
Provide patient progress and care information to the supervising RN as required.
Provide the Director of Nursing with 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 when necessary.
Complete compliance rounds and report pertinent issues.
Assist the Director of Nursing in following up on consultant recommendations, including pharmacy and dietary recommendations.
Complete patient documentation using appropriate forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation procedures.
Promote the organization’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 support the organization.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.