Wound Care Nurse RN or LPN

Responsibilities

• Wound assessment and treatment: Evaluate wounds to determine their type, stage, and size, and then create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Wound care procedures: Perform wound care duties such as cleaning, debriding (removing dead tissue), and applying dressings, while ensuring sterile techniques are used.
• Monitoring and documentation: Monitor patient progress and document all care provided. This includes documenting for reimbursement purposes, such as Medicare.
• Education: Educate residents, their families, and other staff on wound care, infection prevention, and injury prevention techniques, particularly focusing on preventing pressure ulcers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, to coordinate care and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Order writing: Write nursing orders that support wound healing and help prevent skin breakdown.
• Infection control: Monitor for signs of infection and implement protocols to prevent it.
• Staying current: Keep up-to-date with the latest wound care research, techniques, and products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Current RN/LPN License