Wound Nurse

PACS•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Edisto Post-Acute is seeking a Part-Time Wound Care Nurse (LPN) to join their team. This role involves providing compassionate and consistent wound care, including assessment, treatment, documentation, and prevention. The ideal candidate will have previous wound care experience and a passion for caring for others in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted LPN license
MUST HAVE PREVIOUS WOUND CARE EXPERIENCE
Hands-on experience with wound assessment and treatment
Strong clinical and documentation skills
Excellent communication and teamwork
Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused
Possession of a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years or more experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education for licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor residents' wounds
Provide and oversee appropriate wound treatments
Develop and update individualized wound care plans
Monitor healing progress and identify changes in condition
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team
Maintain accurate wound care documentation
Educate staff on wound prevention and treatment
Help ensure residents receive excellent, compassionate care
Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which includes but are not limited to special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatments related issues regarding their residents including: a. Sudden and/or marked adverse changes in skin condition or wounds; b. Any untoward response to as well as unavailability or refusal of any medication or treatment; c. Any treatment error that presents a significant risk; and d. The inability to timely obtain or administer any treatment-related medication, equipment, supplies or services as prescribed which poses a significant risk.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of nursing staff.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to RN Supervisor and /or Director of Nursing (DON).
Assist with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.