LPN Wound Care Nurse

CHSGa•Commerce, GA

About The Position

Northridge Health & Rehab is hiring an LPN Wound Care Nurse to monitor and treat patients’ skin problems and wounds as ordered by physicians. The role includes administering and documenting treatments and medications, charting patients’ progress and observations, and communicating with supervising nurses and attending physicians. The nurse may also admit, discharge, and transfer patients, arrange hospital transfers when necessary, conduct compliance rounds, and help follow up on consultant recommendations. The position provides oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel. The nurse is expected to communicate professionally and compassionately with associates, patients, families, and visitors; maintain accurate patient documentation; and contribute to committees, workgroups, and other system-wide efforts. The job is with a nonprofit, mission-driven organization. Pay is $30.49 to $33.40, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends and management add-on pay.

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 prioritizing skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate well with associates, patients, family members, and visitors in a warm, friendly, and approachable manner.
Ability to respond to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answer questions professionally when appropriate.
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 perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ skin problems and provide treatment as ordered by a physician.
Administer and record treatment medications.
Chart patients’ progress, ailments, medications, symptoms, and observations.
Provide information about patient progress and care to the supervising RN when required.
Provide reports and documentation to the Director of Nursing 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, and 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 those from pharmacy or dietary consultants.
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.
Provide oversight and direction to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the success of the System.