Wound Nurse, LPN

Journey Skilled Nursing•Stone Mountain, GA

18d

About The Position

The Wound Nurse oversees nursing services for an assigned unit, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations and facility policies while fostering a supportive, collaborative environment. The role includes unit management, staff leadership and development, coordination of resident care, and providing wound care to assigned residents in accordance with physician orders, manufacturer recommendations, and appropriate techniques. The position requires an active, unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of practice, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university, and current CPR certification. Long-term care experience is preferred but not required. Wound care certification is not required at hire, but must be obtained within six months of the hire date.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current CPR certification.
Obtain wound care certification within six months of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in long-term care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct nursing services for the assigned unit while ensuring compliance with regulations and facility policies.
Make staffing assignments, encourage professional development, and review documentation for quality and accuracy.
Oversee resident assessments and ensure adequate supplies are available.
Address grievances and report them to the Director of Nursing in a timely manner.
Provide wound care to assigned residents according to physician orders, manufacturer recommendations, and appropriate techniques.