Wound Nurse, LPN
About The Position
Linley Park Post Acute is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Wound Nurse (LPN) to oversee and coordinate wound care services for residents in their beautiful 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Anderson, South Carolina. This position is essential in promoting healing, preventing skin breakdown, and ensuring residents receive the highest quality treatment through evidence-based wound care practices. The role involves performing comprehensive skin and wound assessments, monitoring healing progress, developing and implementing treatment plans, performing wound care treatments, identifying residents at risk for skin breakdown, and educating nursing staff on wound prevention and treatment protocols. The Wound Nurse will also participate in resident care plan meetings, monitor wound care outcomes, collaborate with various healthcare teams, and ensure wound care supplies are stocked. This is a full-time position.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted LPN license in South Carolina
- Knowledge of skin integrity management, pressure injury prevention, and wound treatment standards
- Current CPR certification
- Must maintain all required continuing education and licensure requirements
- Must remain in good standing with the South Carolina Board of Nursing
Nice To Haves
- Experience with wound care preferred
- Skilled nursing or long-term care experience preferred
- Experience with PointClickCare (PCC) preferred
- Wound Care Certification is a plus but not required
- Strong assessment and clinical documentation skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care best practices
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments on residents
- Monitor, evaluate, and document wound healing progress
- Develop and implement individualized wound treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Perform wound care treatments and dressing changes as ordered
- Identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and implement preventative interventions
- Maintain accurate and timely wound care documentation
- Ensure compliance with facility policies and clinical standards related to wound care
- Educate nursing staff on wound prevention, skin integrity, and treatment protocols
- Participate in resident care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions
- Monitor and track wound care outcomes and quality measures
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and dietary teams to promote optimal healing
- Ensure wound care supplies are appropriately stocked and available
- Support infection prevention and control initiatives throughout the facility
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $30-$40/hr
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement to support career growth
- Employee appreciation rewards and events
- Professional development opportunities
- Advancement opportunities within our South Carolina network
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
