Wound Care Nurse (LPN)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Rockwood, TN

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents at Signature HealthCARE of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness Center, a 157-bed facility. The role includes medication administration, wound care, skilled nursing procedures, assistance with activities of daily living, and maintaining residents’ comfort, dignity, and safety. The nurse monitors residents’ physical and emotional status, communicates changes to physicians and responsible parties, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on individualized care plans. The position also involves supervising nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, completing clinical documentation, coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges, and participating in quality assurance, staff education, and regulatory surveys. The nurse performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee. Signature HealthCARE describes its approach as person-directed care in an environment attentive to each individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual needs. The company offers professional development and a supportive team environment, with a culture built around Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.

Requirements

Current, active LPN/LVN license in the state of practice.
Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience.
Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Long-term care experience.
Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
Assist residents with activities of daily living and promote their comfort, dignity, and safety.
Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift, in accordance with facility policies and regulations as applicable.
Monitor residents’ physical and emotional status and notify the attending physician and responsible party of changes in condition.
Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation according to facility policies and procedures.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.