Wound Care Nurse LPN/RN

Looking for a meaningful career in healthcare? Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth. Smyrna Care Center is always looking for caring, driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you’re seeking a rewarding career in a team‑oriented environment, we invite you to explore our opportunities. We offer a meaningful place to grow your skills, build lasting relationships, and truly make an impact. Join us and become part of a team committed to enhancing the life of each individual we touch. Wound Care Nurse LPN/RN Smyrna, TN Join Our Team and Make a Difference! We’re building a compassionate, skilled team—and we want YOU to be part of it! Join our team and experience NEW WAGES, amazing benefits, and a supportive work environment! Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, Competitive Wages and shift differentials, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available in less than 30 days, 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match, Tuition Assistance. Smyrna Care Center is hiring a Wound Care Nurse LPN or RN at our Smyrna, TN location. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Makes daily rounds on assigned unit at least at the beginning and at the end of shift to observe, examine, and interview residents to verify information from off‑going shift, monitor regulatory compliance, and determine staff assignments. Physically assesses new admissions and residents for changes in condition or as required. Ensures provision of resident care. Includes developing appropriate and consistent care assignments, monitoring care given and task completion, and providing care by taking/recording vital signs, food intake and output, properly administering medication, and using medical equipment and supplies. Regularly assists with care plans to promote the highest level of resident physical, social and mental well‑being, including communicating care plan details, goals and approaches, reviewing compliance, consulting with interdisciplinary team, and obtaining input regarding resident conditions, functional abilities, preferences, and alternative approaches to care. Ensures proper communication of resident care matters, immediately informing residents, physicians, family/legal representatives, and/or other proper persons in the event of an accident/incident, injury, change(s) in condition, room or roommate, treatment, or need to transfer or discharge. Trains and develops staff by assisting with orientation of new staff and/or temporary employees to unit, observing skills of nursing personnel, identifying learning needs, and maximizing teaching opportunities. Maintains proper documentation, completing required documentation of care and services delivered during shift, assessments, special circumstances, change(s) in condition, and accident/incident reports. Reports relevant information to the Director of Nursing/designee including interdisciplinary team functioning, regulatory compliance issues, resident risk factors, changes in resident behavior, expressed dissatisfaction, refusals of treatment, injuries, staff behavior, staffing needs, equipment and supply needs. Participates with Director of Nursing/designee in the survey processes, assisting with survey readiness, staff conduct and disclosure, responses to requests for information, and plans of correction and corrective action. Provides for employee and resident safety, monitoring staff for compliance with OSHA, hazard communication, blood‑borne pathogens, providing first‑aid and referring employees for post‑exposure follow‑up, participating in fire and disaster drills, and reporting incidents and/or injuries. Performs quality assessment and assurance functions and ensures compliance with standards established by the quality assessment and assurance program. Assists with development and update of policies and procedures to reflect facility philosophy, professional standards, and legal requirements. Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and facility policies. Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in‑service programs. Requires ability to read and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; and speak, understand and read English to the extent necessary to safely and properly care for residents. Requires excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm; good verbal and written communication skills; and ability to organize, document, and implement detailed programs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises other nursing personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities per facility policies, practices, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Indirect supervisor of other staff to the extent their duties involve resident care. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of nursing program. At least one‑year related experience preferred. Meets state and federal requirements. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Licensed in appropriate state as a Nurse. #J-18808-Ljbffr