Wound Care / Treatment Nurse ( LPN )

Treatment / Wound Care Nurse, LPNUnder the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.Qualifications:Current LPN license by State required with experience in the long term care or working with the geriatric population preferred.Wound care or treatment certifications in the state where the specific duties are being performed is preferred but we will certify the right applicants.Duties:Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistentIdentify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residentsManage and treat specific skin disordersCoordinates weekly skin roundsPerform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspectionConfer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care planProvide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocolMonitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioningPrecept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnelOrder and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatmentAssist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facilityProvides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the residentWe offer the following benefits for you and your family:Competitive WagesElite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductiblesDental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance401K with company matchPaid Holidays and Paid VacationWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.