LVN Wound Care Full Time Days
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. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Wound Care provides direct and consultative patient care focused on wound management under the supervision of the Wound Care Coordinator and Registered Nurse. This role includes wound assessment, implementation of treatment plans, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure best practices and cost-effective care.
Requirements
- Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited licensed practical or licensed vocational nursing program
- LPN or LVN - Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - State Licensure - State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame
- 3+ years clinical nursing experience
- Must have good and regular attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Experience in acute care or wound management
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
