RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

LTD/STD

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Employer Match

Job summary

CommuniCare Health in Dyer, IN is seeking dedicated RN or LPN Wound Care Nurses to join our compassionate team. With a focus on making a difference in patients' lives, this role involves performing treatments and wound care according to established protocols.

We offer competitive wages and a variety of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) employer match, and paid time off. If you have the necessary qualifications and a passion for care, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• Must possess a current license as an RN or LPN in Indiana.
• 2-3 years of wound care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments, dressing changes, and ointments on all residents.
• Manage gastric tubes and Foley catheter replacements.
• Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.

Skills

Wound care experience

Current CPR certification

Independent work capability

Communication skills

Education

Current RN or LPN license

Wound Care certification

Job description

## RN or LPN Wound Care NurseApplylocations: Great Lakes Healthcare Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-0000089413**Job Address:**2300 Great Lakes DriveDyer, IN 46311Being 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. **Great Lakes Healthcare Center,** a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated **R******N 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 Insurance* 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.**Do you have what it takes to be an RN Wound/Treatment Nurse with CommuniCare?** ****QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS***** Must possess a current license as an RN or LPN in the state where the center is located. Wound Certification preferred.* Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.* **2-3 yrs wound care experience*** **Wound Care certified preferred*** **MUST be able to work independently*** 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.