Wound Care LPN - Healing and Patient Care Expert

Terrebonne General Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrebonne General Health System in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Treatment LPN to provide specialized nursing care for wound patients in collaboration with the infection control team. The role emphasizes using the nursing process to maintain high standards of care.

Qualified candidates hold a current LPN license in Louisiana, with 1 year Med/Surg or similar experience preferred; wound-care certification is required or obtainable within 3–5 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Louisiana is required.
• At least 1 year of Med/Surg or similar clinical setting preferred; wound-care experience preferred.
• National Wound Care Certification required or must obtain within 3–5 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides dedicated wound treatment nursing care for patients, cooperatively with ancillary nursing personnel and the infection control team.
• Maintains standards of care in the clinical setting using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with infection control to ensure best practices for wound management.

Skills

LPN

Wound care

Med/Surg experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Terrebonne General Health System in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Treatment LPN to provide specialized nursing care for wound patients in collaboration with the infection control team. The role emphasizes using the nursing process to maintain high standards of care.

Qualified candidates hold a current LPN license in Louisiana, with 1 year Med/Surg or similar experience preferred; wound-care certification is required or obtainable within 3–5 years of hire.