LPN - Wound Nurse

Gates Health and Rehabilitation Center•Gatesville, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound / Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) coordinates and provides wound care and prescribed treatments for residents. The role supports skin integrity, healing outcomes, regulatory compliance, and quality of care. The nurse performs assessments and tracks wound progress, maintains accurate documentation, collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and supports staff education and treatment operations. The position is based at a long-term care facility in Gatesville, North Carolina.

Requirements

Current, active RN or LPN license in the state.
Strong knowledge of skin integrity, wound staging, and treatment protocols.
Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and meet regulatory timelines.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Wound care or treatment nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and administer physician-ordered wound care and treatments.
Perform skin assessments for new admissions and ongoing residents.
Monitor, photograph, and document wound progress and interventions.
Communicate changes in wound condition to physicians, nursing leadership, and families as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely wound documentation and treatment records.
Participate in care planning, MDS support, and interdisciplinary collaboration related to wound care.
Assist with tube feedings and related treatments as assigned.
Order wound care supplies and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Participate in quality assurance, survey readiness, and audits related to skin integrity.
Provide education and guidance to nursing staff on wound care practices.
Complete incident reports and documentation related to skin or treatment concerns.
Ensure treatment areas are clean, safe, and compliant with infection control standards.