PRN-Wound Care Nurse (LVN)
About The Position
The Wound Care Nurse (LVN) provides specialized care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity issues. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering treatment, and evaluating outcomes in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote healing. The position is PRN and pays $32.00 per hour. The job description identifies Advanced Houston Specialty Hospital’s facility at 205 Hollow Tree Lane, Spring, Texas, as newly renovated. The incumbent may also perform other duties within their capabilities as assigned by management. The hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. It strives to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a vocational nursing program approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid, unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in Texas or a compact state.
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
- Maintain required licenses and certifications and pass an annual background check after hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of wound care or related specialty experience.
- Wound care certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive wound assessments and accurately document findings.
- Develop individualized wound care plans based on evidence-based practices.
- Administer wound treatments, including debridement, dressing changes, and negative pressure wound therapy.
- Monitor wound healing and adjust care plans as needed.
- Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention and management.
- Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in wound-care-related quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with infection control policies and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff on wound care best practices.
- Complete annual post-hire requirements, including maintaining licenses and certifications and passing an annual background check.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
