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

PACS Group•Fountain Valley, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Wound Care Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies. The role supports high-quality resident care through clinical services, staff oversight, documentation, care planning, medication administration, infection control, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and other facility departments. The stated schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The nurse carries out administrative and supervisory duties for the assigned unit or shift, including staff assignments and guidance, compliance with procedures, shift reporting, and participation in quality assurance, facility surveys, discharge planning, and staff development. Clinical responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, monitoring resident conditions, coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic services, responding to changes and incidents, and supporting restorative and rehabilitative care. The position also maintains resident records and required reports, monitors supplies and equipment, and helps ensure safe, sanitary, and infection-controlled work and resident-care areas. 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. Knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The role requires English-language communication, nursing knowledge, judgment, tact, teamwork, and leadership and supervisory ability. Physical requirements include moving throughout the workday and lifting, pushing, pulling, moving, or carrying at least 25 pounds; the role may involve assisting with resident evacuation. Work takes place in office and nursing-service areas and may involve interruptions, emergency call-back, exposure to infectious materials and hazardous chemicals, and interactions with residents and others under difficult or emotionally challenging circumstances.

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.
Read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and communicate resident-condition information effectively.
Demonstrate nursing knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Possess knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing-care facilities.
Demonstrate leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Use tact and communicate effectively with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public; contribute to teamwork and handle difficult resident interactions with patience and a cheerful disposition.
Be able to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Direct assigned nursing staff and ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Plan shift services and assignments, provide leadership, make rounds, and report staffing needs and problems to the Nurse Supervisor.
Prepare oral and written shift reports and coordinate nursing services with other departments and resident services.
Participate in nursing-service quality assurance, facility surveys, resident discharge planning, and the development and maintenance of nursing procedures.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required; coordinate related records, transportation, and notifications.
Complete and maintain resident charts, nursing notes, admission and discharge records, incident reports, orders, and other required documentation.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications and treatments; verify resident identity and maintain accurate medication and narcotic records.
Monitor medication, supply, and equipment inventories; order or report needs and discrepancies according to facility procedures.
Coordinate and provide nursing care, including treatments, dressings, catheterization, tube feedings, suction, specimen collection, vital signs, and restorative or rehabilitative activities as required.
Monitor resident conditions, review care plans, ensure care follows plans and residents’ wishes, and notify physicians or family members of incidents or changes in condition as appropriate.
Support resident and family orientation, respond to resident or family concerns, and coordinate with physicians and other facility personnel.
Participate in employee evaluations, orientation, training, in-service programs, and continuing education.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and proper use of personal protective and other safety equipment.
Ensure equipment is operated by trained personnel and used safely; monitor supplies to prevent waste and report hazardous conditions or missing safety information.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested and report suspected fraud or unauthorized access or disclosure of information.