Treatment LN 8

About the role

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” If you are a skilled, detail-oriented licensed nurse with a passion for wound care and infection prevention, we invite you to join our team as a Treatment LN (Wound/Infection Control).

As Treatment LN, you will provide primary skin and wound care to our Veteran residents under the medical direction of the attending physician, Director of Nursing, or Medical Director, with an emphasis on the treatment and prevention of skin disorders and infection. You will help tailor treatment plans to meet each resident’s physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with established medical practices, state requirements, and facility policies.

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Your clinical skill and attention to detail protect our residents’ health and comfort, making you an essential part of delivering exceptional care to America’s Heroes.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess residents within your scope of practice, review records to distinguish normal from abnormal findings, and initiate physician referrals or consultations when appropriate
• Identify, manage, and treat skin conditions and wounds, including pressure ulcers, abrasions, lesions, foot problems, and skin infections, within established protocols and under physician direction
• Complete quarterly skin examinations and document results with the resident assessment
• Ensure residents with pressure ulcers receive appropriate prevention and treatment, including daily inspection, repositioning, nutrition planning, and a clean, dry environment
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to develop individualized skin care and treatment plans
• Implement and maintain wound care and infection control policies and procedures, and communicate them to physicians, residents, and families
• Provide direct nursing care in emergencies and in the presence of illness or disability, supporting residents’ comfort and coping
• Assist with resident admissions, discharges, rehabilitation activities, and transitions of care in coordination with families and outside agencies
• Educate residents and families on skin disorder prevention, nutrition, and ways to maintain or improve overall health
• Monitor treatment supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure adequate inventory of skin and wound care products
• Participate in in-service training on wound care and nursing procedures as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing
• Maintain positive working relationships with physicians, consultants, health professionals, and families
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program (LPN/LVN or RN)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a licensed nurse
• Current, unencumbered, active LPN/LVN or RN license in the state of practice
• Strong working knowledge of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care
• Leadership ability and a collaborative approach to working with staff
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with staff, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public
• Patience, compassion, and a positive attitude when caring for residents with complex needs
• Proactive in identifying and incorporating new methods and best practices into nursing care
• Ability to communicate clearly regarding resident condition and needs
• Ability to manage the mental and emotional demands of the role with composure and professionalism
• Wound care certification (e.g., WCC) preferred
• Experience serving Veteran populations preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance