Compassionate Wound Care Nurse for Resident Healing

Extended Care LLC; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

PTO & Holidays

Life and Disability Insurance

Daily Pay

Appreciate You Perks

Job summary

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for our residents. You will provide high-quality wound care, document care, and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an active nursing license (LPN/RN), CPR, and at least two years of RN or LPN experience. You will help implement preventative strategies and ensure compliance with facility policies and federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing License (LPN/RN) as required by the state.
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum two years of experience as an RN or LPN
• Ability to lift and move patients and items up to 75 lbs
• Strong vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize wound care needs

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound and skin care
• Conduct regular wound care rounds, ensuring timely documentation and tracking of resident skin conditions
• Assess resident skin integrity and document medical history related to wound care
• Implement preventative wound care strategies in resident care plans
• Prioritize and execute nursing interventions for wound management
• Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams regarding wound treatment needs
• Initiate nutritional interventions to support wound healing
• Perform direct resident care in compliance with facility policies and procedures
• Ensure residents with incontinence receive appropriate pericare and preventative treatments
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to infection control protocols

Skills

Nursing license

CPR

RN/LPN experience

Patient lifting

Vision abilities

Communication

Stress management

Attention to detail

Job description

Extended Care LLC is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for our residents. You will provide high-quality wound care, document care, and coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

The role requires an active nursing license (LPN/RN), CPR, and at least two years of RN or LPN experience. You will help implement preventative strategies and ensure compliance with facility policies and federal/state regulations.