LPN Wound Care Nurse -FT - Day

CHSGa•Soperton, GA

1d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Treutlen County Health & Rehab is seeking a full-time, day-shift LPN Wound Care Nurse. The nurse monitors and treats patient skin problems and wounds as ordered, administers and documents treatments and medications, and records patients’ progress and observations. The role communicates with supervising nurses and attending physicians, supports the Director of Nursing with reports and follow-up, and helps ensure appropriate patient care documentation and compliance. The position also provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel and contributes to committees, workgroups, and other collaborative efforts.

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 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; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow written, oral, or diagram-based 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 patient 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 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, such as pharmacy and dietary recommendations.
Complete patient documentation using appropriate forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation procedures.
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 of the System.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.