Wound Care Nurse

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Program

Paid Time Off

Floating holidays

Disability insurance

Daily Pay

Appreciate You perks

Job summary

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated RN or LPN Wound Care Coordinator for the weekend shift on a part-time basis. You will deliver wound care and prevention for residents, complying with state and federal guidelines while supporting skin integrity.

Join a compassionate team focused on individualized resident care, with benefits for full-time staff and an emphasis on safe, high-quality wound management.

Qualifications

• Nursing license required by the state.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum two years of experience as an RN/LPN.
• Must be physically able to lift and move residents up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the role.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound care and skin integrity, including rounds and documentation.
• Document and monitor residents' skin status and medical history.
• Develop and implement wound care and prevention plans.
• Prioritize nursing actions related to wound care and prevention.
• Communicate with physicians regarding residents' wound needs.
• Initiate nutritional interventions to support wound healing.
• Deliver direct resident care per physician orders and policies.
• Conduct rounds to ensure timely pericare and preventive ointments for incontinence.
• Perform duties safely following established policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing License

CPR Certification

Experience as RN/LPN

Physical strength

English proficiency

Stress management

Job description

Kenwood Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center -

Full job description

Wound Care Coordinator

Part-time Weekends

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest started of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking a dedicated RN or LPN Wound Care Coordinator for the weekend shift. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for delivering quality wound care and preventative measures to maintain skin integrity of assigned residents in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

RN or LPN Wound Care Coordinator must have the following:

• Nursing License required by the state.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

As a skilled, compassionate RN or LPN Wound Care Coordinator, you will:

• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents wound and skin integrity, including rounds, measurements, interdisciplinary care plan review, treatment recommendations, physician orders, and required documentation.
• Collecting and documentation of residents’ skin status including medical history.
• Wound care prevention and prevention through plan of care.
• Sets priorities for nursing action for wound care and prevention.
• Communicates with physicians regarding resident wound needs.
• Initiates nutritional interventions to ensure that residents with wounds are provided nutrition to promote wound healing.
• Performs direct resident care utilizing established procedure, policies, and standards.
• Administer treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders.
• Conducts rounds frequently to ensure that residents with incontinence are receiving pericare and preventative ointments timely.
• Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.