Wound Care LPN
About the Role
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound care treatment programs for residents within the skilled nursing facility. This role ensures compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations while promoting optimal skin health, healing, and prevention of pressure injuries and other wounds. The Wound Care Nurse serves as a clinical resource, educator, and advocate for residents, families, and staff regarding wound prevention and management.
Responsibilities
- Supervises Treatment Nurse as per scope of practice
- Plans, assigns, and directs work in alignment with resident needs and staff capabilities
- Prepares work assignments, adjusting for staffing levels and resident safety
- Receives staffing-related calls and arranges replacements as needed
- Transfers employees among units per staffing demands
- Completes performance evaluations and provides input on hiring, disciplining, or terminating staff
- Adjusts break schedules and resolves staff concerns
- Oversee unit operations during absence of higher-level management
- Use independent judgment in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
Requirements
- At least two years' experience working in Wound Care preferred
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state licensure
- Current CPR certification or CPR certification within 90 days of employment
- Current Wound Care certification required
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with matching funds
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Reimbursement
About the Company
Ciena Healthcare is a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them.