LPN Wound Care

Under New Management  

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JOB SUMMARY: 7a-3p M-F | 7a-7p Baylor $27.25 - $31.75

The primary purpose of the LPN Wound Care Nurse position is to provide wound care prevention and treatment to residents and to assure resident safety under the direction of a Registered Nurse, attending physicians and/or Medical Director and consistent with established wound care protocols. 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Implement and maintain established wound care policies and protocols.  Interpret these protocols to the supervising RN, physicians, residents, family members and others as appropriate.

·        Make recommendations to the attending RN, physician, Medical Director, DON and Regional Director of Clinical Operations concerning the wound care protocols, preventive measures and specialty care of residents.

·        Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Director of Nursing.

Direct Care Functions

·        Confer with RN Team Leaders to identify residents at risk for wounds or those who require assessment of wounds and treatment interventions.

·        Provide on-site assessment of residents to determine status and develop plan of care.

·        Implement preventive measures and wound care, based on resident assessment and established protocols.

·        Provide educational health care services.  Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, hydration, positioning, prevention of skin breakdown, management of chronic conditions, etc.

·        Document wound care assessments, treatments rendered and communication with residents, families and physicians in the electronic medical record.

Committee Functions

·        Participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team to develop a comprehensive care plan for residents.

·        Serve on the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee to assess the facility wound care status and improvement plan.

·        Attends morning clinical meetings.

·        Participates in High Risk weekly meetings.

Personnel Functions

·        Cooperate with other associates to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good interdepartmental and public relations.

·        Maintain an effective, professional working relationship with physicians, consultants, family members, residents and associates.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

·        Assist in establishing an inventory of medical supplies and equipment to meet the needs of residents.

·        As appropriate, use personal protective equipment and clothing when treating residents.

·        Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals according to facility policy and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education

·        Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN diploma program.

Experience 

·        Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a long-term care, hospital, home health or other health related organization.

·        Must have previous experience in wound care or as a treatment management.

·        Certification as a specialist in wound care management is preferred.