Wound Care Nurse

Pearl of Orchard Valley • Aurora, IL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse provides primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing, or the facility’s Medical Director, with an emphasis on treating skin disorders. The role includes assessing residents, identifying and managing skin conditions, providing preventative care, and communicating recommendations about residents’ status and care. The position is at The Pearl of Orchard Valley in Aurora, Illinois.

Requirements

• Current Illinois state licensure as an LPN or RN.
• At least two years of experience as an LPN or RN.

Nice To Haves

• Wound certification from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding residents’ dermatologic disorders.
• Examine residents and their records and charts, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, and recognize when to refer a resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or direction.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services using techniques such as observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Initiate consultation or referral requests and respond to requests from residents, physicians, or nursing staff.
• Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, including abrasions, foot problems, decubitus ulcers, skin infections, scaling papular diseases, and benign tumors.
• Assist with resident rehabilitation activities, including range of motion, ambulation, and emotional support where required; monitor physical therapy results.
• Provide preventative health care services and make recommendations concerning nutrition and prevention of common skin disorders.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or Director of Nursing regarding residents’ status and care.
• Implement and maintain established skin-care treatment policies and procedures, and interpret them to physicians, residents’ family members, and the public as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $40–$42 per hour.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Personal days.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Flexible scheduling.
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed