Job Description

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Tucker Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced FT RN/LPN Wound Care Nurse. 

Must be  certified in wound care  and / or have two to three years of wound care experience.

The incumbent provides direct patient care, patient and staff education, qualify improvement activities, research, and administrative duties with a commitment to evidence-based care. The incumbent will serve as consultant for problem solving in nursing and organizational issues concerning prevention of pressure ulcers within the facility.

LPN/RN Wound Care Nurse Functions Include the following:

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus, ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required.
• Assist in resident care planning when resident is currently being monitored by treatment nurse.
• Notify physician of new skin problems, changes of condition and when skin conditions heal.
• Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress
• Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures

LPN/RN Wound Care Nurse Minimum Qualifications:

• RN or LPN in good standing with current State license.
• Wound Care Certification Preferred
• Two to Three years of experience
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company software.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and the disabled.
• Perform the Essential job functions listed below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Great compensation and benefits!