LPN Wound Care Nurse FT Monday-Friday 8am-430pm

PACS•Fountain Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Wound Care Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants in a long-term care facility. The role follows applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility procedures to maintain high-quality care. The LPN carries out administrative, documentation, medication-administration, personnel, nursing-care, staff-development, safety, equipment, care-planning, and assessment duties, and may be delegated the authority and accountability needed to perform assigned responsibilities. The position requires graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program or a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, an active and unencumbered state LPN/LVN license, and current CPR certification. The nurse must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. The role involves work in office areas and throughout nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The employee moves intermittently, faces frequent interruptions, and may work beyond normal hours, temporarily cover other positions, or be called back during emergencies. The position includes exposure to infectious waste and diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards, and may require assisting with resident evacuations. The employee must be able to move and lift at least 25 pounds as described in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and present information effectively to managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to handle information and situations tactfully.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities.
Leadership, supervisory, planning, organization, implementation, and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government representatives, and support agencies, including individuals who may be ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and to work independently with flexibility and personal integrity.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
May be required to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, including coordinating shift activities, making rounds, assigning work, and addressing staffing or performance concerns.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care plans, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, discharge planning, surveys, and the development and maintenance of nursing-service procedures.
Prepare administrative reports and records, including census reports, charge slips, medical forms, evaluations, charting, and accident or incident reports.
Complete resident records for admissions, transfers, and discharges; transcribe and document physician orders; maintain informative, accurate, and signed clinical documentation.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments, verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate resident nursing care, including monitoring residents, performing ordered treatments and procedures, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and responding to changes in condition or incidents.
Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, nursing staff, and other departments to support resident care, rehabilitation, social and activity programs, and discharge arrangements.
Participate in staff orientation, training, continuing education, and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote infection control, sanitation, fire safety, disaster preparedness, safe equipment use, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Monitor and recommend nursing equipment, medication, and supply needs; maintain adequate supplies and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, communicate needed changes to the Nurse Supervisor, and assist with MDS and care-plan coordination.
Report suspected fraud, occupational exposures, information-security incidents, and other required concerns to appropriate facility personnel.
Attend scheduled in-service training and maintain current professional licensing and continuing education.
Assist with post-mortem procedures and related communications when required.