Weekend Wound Care LPN

About the role

The Wound Care LPN position at River of Life Care Center is a critical role in the post-acute rehabilitation, complex clinical care, and long-term support provided by the facility. This position requires a graduate of an accredited LPN school, a valid LPN license in the state where employed, and valid CPR certification. Two years of nursing experience are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Affords assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units.
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss).
• Develops and conducts educational programs for staff.
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs.
• Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan.
• Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Medical benefits through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional healthcare benefits including dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible pay options such as getting paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits concierge assistance within the company to understand and utilize benefit options.
• Pet insurance options available.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options for education assistance.
• Retirement savings with 401K, HSA, and FSA options.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.

Pay

Competitive wages are offered to ensure a rewarding and stable career at River of Life Care Center.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the residents.