Wound Nurse LPN

Pay

Wage: $40.00 – $45.50

Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

Full‑time – Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day (Day shift)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision (full‑time only)
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide input for individualized plan of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by documenting problems, statements, goals, and approaches.
• Define realistic and obtainable long‑ and short‑term goals for the residents.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in the medical record.
• Revise plan of care with input from resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team.
• Implement teaching with resident/responsible party consistent with interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Transcribe physician and/or other health‑care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately.
• Ask for clarification of questionable orders from the ordering physician and/or other health‑care professionals.
• Notify physician and/or other health‑care professionals if orders are not carried out and document the event appropriately.
• Perform only those activities which are within the scope of LPN/LVN nursing practice.
• Follow company, facility, and departmental policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms.
• Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth, and development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents, and family members.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.