Wound Care LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Salary: Up to $40 an hour

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description:

• 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.

• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.

• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.

• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)  QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York.

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.

• Must have a current/active CPR certification.

• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.

• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Salary: Up to $40 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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