LPN Wound Care Nurse

CHSGa•Commerce, GA

4d•$30 - $33

About The Position

The LPN Wound Care Nurse monitors and treats patients’ skin problems and wounds as ordered by a physician. The role administers and records treatment medications, documents patients’ progress and care, and communicates relevant information to the supervising RN, Director of Nursing, and attending physicians. The nurse may admit, discharge, and transfer patients, send patients to the hospital when necessary, conduct compliance rounds, and follow up on consultant recommendations. The position also provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel and contributes to committees, workgroups, and other collaborative efforts. The successful candidate demonstrates strong organizational and prioritization skills, professional verbal and written communication, and a helpful, caring approach when interacting with associates, patients, families, and visitors. The role requires reading and interpreting documents, writing routine reports and correspondence, performing basic arithmetic, applying common-sense reasoning to standardized situations, and proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or graduation from an approved LPN program, along with an active Georgia LPN license, is required.

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 prioritization skills.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions appropriately.
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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and resolve problems involving 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.
Document patients’ progress, ailments, medications, symptoms, and observations.
Provide the supervising RN with information about patients’ progress and care as required.
Provide the Director of Nursing with reports and documentation to support 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, 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.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the organization.