Wound Nurse (RN/LPN)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization and the state of Missouri
• Complete wound treatments for residents in a skilled nursing facility
• Implement and monitor patient care plans
• Monitor, record, and communicate resident condition
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders
• Cook up with wound care providers and oversee nursing staff wound treatments
• Provide resident-specific education to CNAs and nurses for wound care and prevention
• Duties include medication administration, documentation, overseeing residents’ care, and implementation of schedules for residents

Qualifications

• A current RN or LPN license required
• Some wound care experience
• Certification preferred but not required
• A minimum of one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience