Wound Care LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

CareRite Centers, LLC; South Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in New York to provide comprehensive patient care, including wound care and skin management. The role emphasizes documentation and collaboration with physicians and families.

The position requires CPR certification and 1–3 years of nursing experience, offering an opportunity to work in a team-focused healthcare environment in South Hempstead, NY. Salary is competitive with up to $40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York.
• Current/active CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 1–3 years related nursing experience.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor treatment of decubitus ulcers with documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician to discuss care of residents on decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration for residents with decubitus ulcers and adjust intake as required.
• Maintain clean, organized treatment cart and restock supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Documentation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – New York

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Salary: Up to $40 an hour

Job Description:

• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.


• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.


• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.


• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.


• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.


• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.


• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.


• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York.


• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.


• Must have a current/active CPR certification.


• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.


• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.


• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Salary: Up to $40 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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