LPN Wound Care Coordinator

LiveWell; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced LPN Wound Care Coordinator to join our nursing team. This full-time, hourly clinical role focuses on coordinating and supporting the facility’s wound care program, working closely with the Director of Nursing and the interdisciplinary team to promote skin integrity and resident comfort.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active LPN license in Pennsylvania.
• Wound care experience or certification is a plus.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Strong documentation and wound care knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the facility's day-to-day wound care program in accordance with nursing standards and regulations.
• Complete accurate wound documentation, including nursing notes and wound tracking.
• Perform skin and body assessments on new admissions as required by policy.
• Assess residents at increased risk for skin breakdown and implement prevention interventions.
• Perform wound treatments within the LPN scope of practice and ensure scheduled treatments are completed.
• Photograph pressure areas and wounds per protocol.
• Monitor residents for changes in skin integrity and communicate concerns promptly.
• Participate in weekly wound care meetings and QA activities related to resident care.
• Assist with staff education and in-service training on wound care and infection control.
• Maintain compliance with infection-control, PPE, hand hygiene, isolation, and universal precautions.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other departments to ensure timely resident care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records related to wound care.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain licenses and certifications.
• Perform additional related nursing duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control

Skin integrity knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

LPN license in Pennsylvania

Long-term care experience preferred

Wound care certification or specialized training preferred

Job description

Overview

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is excited to welcome an experienced and compassionate LPN Wound Care Coordinator to our nursing team!

This is a full-time, hourly clinical position focused on coordinating and supporting the facility’s wound care program. The Wound Care Coordinator works closely with the Director of Nursing, nursing staff, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to promote skin integrity, support wound healing, and help ensure high-quality resident care.

The typical schedule for this position is 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with hours subject to change based on facility needs and the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the facility’s day-to-day wound care program in accordance with nursing standards, facility policies, and applicable regulations.

• Complete accurate and timely wound documentation, including nursing notes and required wound tracking.

• Perform and document skin and body assessments on new admissions as required by facility policy.

• Assess residents at increased risk for skin breakdown and help implement appropriate pressure-reduction and prevention interventions.

• Perform wound treatments within the LPN scope of practice and help ensure ordered wound treatments are completed as scheduled.

• Photograph pressure areas and wounds in accordance with facility protocol.

• Monitor residents for changes in skin integrity and wound condition and promptly communicate concerns to the Director of Nursing or appropriate clinical team member.

• Participate in weekly wound care meetings and Quality Assurance activities related to resident care.

• Assist with staff education and in-service training related to wound care, skin integrity, infection control, and proper nursing practices.

• Maintain compliance with infection-control, PPE, hand hygiene, isolation, and universal precaution practices.

• Collaborate with nursing staff and other departments to help ensure residents receive appropriate and timely care.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, reports, and records related to wound care.

• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

• Participate in continuing education and maintain all required licenses and certifications.

• Perform additional related nursing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Current, active, and unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania.

• Previous long-term care experience preferred.

• Wound care experience preferred.

• Wound care certification or specialized wound care training is a plus.

• Knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and regulations governing long-term care.

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the care team.

Why Join Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

We believe great resident care starts with a strong and supportive nursing team. As our Wound Care Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to use your clinical skills and wound care knowledge to directly support resident comfort, healing, skin integrity, and quality of life.

If you are an experienced LPN with an interest in wound care and long-term care nursing, we would love to hear from you.

Lancaster Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.