Weekend Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN) – Wound Care Expert

Crowne Health Care; Minvale (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Baylor Weekend Schedule

Wound Care Training & Certification

Job summary

Crowne Health Care is seeking a Wound Care / Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN) for a Baylor Weekend position to join our geriatric care team in Alabama. You will assess residents, provide wound care, and coordinate treatment plans with an interdisciplinary staff.

The role emphasizes careful, compassionate care with opportunities for certification training. Crowne Health Care offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a family-owned Alabama system.

Qualifications

• Current LPN or RN license in the State of Alabama.
• Previous wound care or treatment experience preferred.
• Wound Care Certification is a plus.
• Facility is willing to train and cover certification costs.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ skin integrity, wounds, and treatment needs and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Perform and document ordered wound care and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
• Provide treatment for acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, stomas, skin tears, pressure injuries, and skin breakdown related to urinary or fecal incontinence.
• Monitor residents for changes in skin condition and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate nursing staff and providers.
• Work closely with licensed nursing staff to identify and address risks such as skin breakdown, contractures, weight loss, and other conditions that may affect residents’ functional status.
• Coordinate treatments with residents’ daily schedules and other departments to promote continuity of care.
• Assist with development, implementation, and follow-up of resident care plans related to wounds, skin integrity, and treatments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians, providers, families, nursing staff, therapy, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, quality assurance activities, and wound prevention initiatives.
• Provide a multidisciplinary approach to wound management and treatment to promote healing and maintain the highest possible level of resident care.

Skills

LPN or RN License (AL)

Wound care experience

Wound care certification

Assessment skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Job description

Crowne Health Care is seeking a Wound Care / Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN) for a Baylor Weekend position to join our geriatric care team in Alabama. You will assess residents, provide wound care, and coordinate treatment plans with an interdisciplinary staff.

The role emphasizes careful, compassionate care with opportunities for certification training. Crowne Health Care offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a family-owned Alabama system.