Wound Nurse (LPN or RN) *Sign-On Bonus Available*

At Lansdowne Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Lansdowne partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Lansdowne Village.

Pay, Benefits and Perks

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time LPN candidates
• $12,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RN candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Shift differential pay (at participating locations)
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work (full-time only)
• 6 observed holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 floating holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved program of study
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees
• Monthly contests and employee appreciation events

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, consistent with company clinical policies and procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients with wounds such as pressure ulcers, ostomies, skin breakdowns, or other wounds. Treatment tasks include wound debridement, cleaning, bandaging, and working with the care team to determine if other treatments are necessary or creating a plan to boost healing opportunity or prevent wound re-emergence.
• Assess residents on admission and document appropriately as condition changes.
• Assess and reassess residents’ pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate resident and family on pain management.
• Interpret test results and take appropriate action on results.
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
• Advise oncoming staff of resident’s status at beginning and end of shifts and properly document.
• Contribute knowledge of residents’ conditions and document observations as required.
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff members.
• Ensure equipment is clean and functional; report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Function as a team leader and role model.
• Abide by the company clinical policies and procedures for abuse prevention.
• Notify physician of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Accurately and promptly implement physician orders.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• React decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• WOCN certification in good standing preferred
• Current LPN or RN Missouri-issued license is required
• 1 year of nursing experience in a long-term care facility is preferred
• Infection control experience is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ethical practice and strong professionalism
• Valid CPR certification