LVN Wound Care Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare • Harlingen, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Solara Specialty Hospitals Harlingen is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Requirements

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited licensed practical or licensed vocational nursing program (Required)
• LPN or LVN - Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - State Licensure State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required)
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)
• 3+ years clinical nursing experience (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on clinical decisions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks requiring frequent movement.
• Adheres to organizational values and compliance standards.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Experience in acute care or wound management (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Assess wounds on admission and regularly throughout the stay to identify healing progress or complications.
• Collaborate with RN and Wound Care Coordinator to review treatment plans.
• Report wound status changes to the supervising RN and healthcare team.
• Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure continuity of wound care.
• Educate staff and patients on wound care products and proper techniques.
• Evaluate and recommend wound care products based on clinical effectiveness and cost.
• Maintain accurate documentation of wound assessments and care provided.
• Act as a resource to nursing staff for complex wound cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree