Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Brickyard Healthcare•La Porte, IN

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse provides specialized nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician, in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations, and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services. The nurse documents resident progress, monitors skin conditions, develops and updates care plans, follows infection-control and facility procedures, and participates in resident and staff education. A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements, will be provided during the interview process upon request.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing issued by the State, or a multistate license recognized through the Nursing Compact Recognition.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Wound certification, such as WCC or WOCN, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Document resident progress in the medical record.
Notify the physician of new skin condition problems, changes in skin condition, and healing of skin conditions; document these matters in the resident’s plan of care.
Develop, update, and revise care plans when appropriate.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Assist with resident admissions and discharges.
Participate in patient education, licensed staff meetings, and facility or company training and educational activities.
Provide or assist with staff education on wound-care protocols, treatments, and interventions.
Follow facility policy and procedure for treatment and documentation of skin concerns.