RN / LPN Wound Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Buckhannon (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Employer Match

401(k) Employer Match with FSA

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Buckhannon, WV is seeking a dedicated RN or LPN Wound Nurse. This full-time position involves performing treatments and dressing changes, managing patient care with a focus on wound care, and collaborating with physicians. The ideal candidate will have a valid nursing license, CPR certification, and preferably have experience in a healthcare setting. Join a team that values respect, courtesy, and professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as RN or LPN in the state of West Virginia.
• Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Prior work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments, dressing changes, and manage ointments on residents.
• Conduct routine replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters.
• Provide trach care and suctioning as needed.
• Document and recommend treatment at least weekly in nurse notes and related records.
• Coordinate with physicians, reorder supplies from pharmacy or central supply as required.

Skills

Wound Care

CPR Certification

Supervisory Experience

ACLS certification

Supervisory experience

Healthcare experience

Education

Current RN or LPN License

Wound Certification (preferred)

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

RN / LPN Wound Nurse page is loaded## RN / LPN Wound Nurselocations: Holbrook Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000114569**Job Address:**183 Holbrook RoadBuckhannon, WV 26201**Being 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. Holbrook Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN or LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE!****WHAT WE OFFER**Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:* Life* LTD/STD* Medical, Dental, and Vision* 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts**CATCH 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.**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS*** Must possess a current license as a RN or 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 RESPONSIBILITIES*** Perform 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 COMMITMENT**A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.locations: Holbrook Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago