Wound Care Nurse

Sabahc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Wound Nurse in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The successful candidate will provide primary skin care and work closely with medical staff to manage skin disorders in residents. This full-time position requires an LPN/RN with relevant certifications and experience in dermatologic care.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN required.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Examine residents to recognize skin abnormalities and determine referrals.
• Identify and treat specific skin disorders, infections, and lesions.
• Report residents' status to attending medical personnel.

Skills

Observation

Assessment

Communication

Skin care management

Education

LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure

Wound Certification from an accredited institution (preferred)

Current CPR certification

Job description

**Job Description**

SUMMARY: The Wound Nurse is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physician, the Director of Nursing, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
• Examine the resident and their records to recognize normal and abnormal findings and determine when to refer to a physician.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services using observation, inspection, and palpation techniques.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral and respond to requests from residents, physicians, or nursing staff.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and lesions, including skin abrasions, foot problems, decubitus ulcers, infections, and benign tumors.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities, perform range of motion exercises, assist in ambulation, and monitor physical therapy results.
• Provide preventative health care advice, including nutrition and skin disorder prevention.
• Report the residents' status and care to the attending physician, Medical Director, or DON.
• Implement and interpret policies and procedures related to skin care treatments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Wound Certification from an accredited institution preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to speak and write in English.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and carry it for at least 50 feet.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care