LPN Wound Care Nurse

Communicare-Health-Services; Ronceverte (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance and STD/LTD

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Employer Match

Job summary

Lewisburg Healthcare Center, part of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, seeks an LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse to provide specialized care for residents in a long-term care setting in Ronceverte, WV. You will perform wound care, catheter care, and trach care per policy and physician orders.

The role requires an active LPN license, CPR certification, and experience in healthcare with a focus on wound/skin management. ACLS is preferred; supervisory experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current LPN license in the state where the center is located.
• Wound Certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Prior healthcare experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

Responsibilities

• Perform all wound care, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, and lotions for residents.
• Perform monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
• Perform trach care and suctioning.
• Document treatment plans weekly in nurse notes and related records.
• Coordinate with physicians and reorder supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Wound Certification

CPR certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

Supervisory experience in long-term care

Job description

Job Address:979 Rocky Hill Rd Ronceverte, WV 24970Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Lewisburg Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE!WHAT WE OFFERBeyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:LifeLTD/STDMedical, Dental, and Vision401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending AccountsCATCH THE SPIRIT!When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.Do you have what it takes to be an LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse with CommuniCare?QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSMust possess a current license as a LPN in the state where the center is located. Wound Certification preferred.Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPerform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.Perform trach care and suctioning.Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENTSince 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has delivered exceptional, person‑centered post‑acute care. A national leader operating more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities, CommuniCare serves nearly 13,000 residents with integrated services spanning the full continuum of care. Guided by our mission, Serve with Pride, we support communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia.