PRN-Wound Care Nurse (LVN)
ADVANCED SPECIALTY HOSPITALS•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Wound Care Nurse provides specialized care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other skin integrity issues. The role includes assessing patients, planning and implementing treatment, and evaluating outcomes in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote healing. The nurse also supports wound-care education, quality improvement, infection-control compliance, and the development of nursing staff. Other duties may be assigned within the employee’s capabilities, as determined by management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a vocational nursing program approved by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid, and unencumbered Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in Texas or a compact state.
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in wound care or a related specialty.
- 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 using 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 quality improvement initiatives.
- Comply with infection-control policies and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff on wound-care best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s capabilities, as determined by management.
- Complete annual requirements, including maintaining licenses and certifications and passing an annual background check.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
