Wound Care Nurse (FT)

Lake City Nursing; Morrow (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Growth opportunities

Referral bonus

Team environment

Job summary

Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) to support residents’ healing journeys. You will assess wounds, develop care plans, educate patients and families on prevention, and ensure adherence to safety protocols in a skilled nursing environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN or LPN license and has experience with wound care. Join our team for a collaborative, patient-centered workplace with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license required.
• Experience with wound care.
• Ability to educate patients and families on prevention and healthy practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess, stage, treat, and monitor wounds including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers.
• Develop and oversee wound care plans with timely treatments and dressing changes.
• Lead pressure-injury prevention through skin assessments and staff education.

Skills

Wound care

Patient education

Job description

Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing Hiring a Wound Care Nurse!

RN/LPN Required**

About Us:

Lake City Center is a distinguished skilled facility. We take pride in fostering an exceptional employee culture and providing top-tier care to our residents. Our commitment to maintaining a high level of care is reflected in our dedication to a positive employee experience, which parallels the quality of care we offer to our residents. We're excited to welcome you to our team!

Position Overview:

We're seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to support our patients' healing journeys. As the Wound Nurse, you'll not only provide care but also educate patients and their families on preventive measures and healthy practices. The ideal candidate will exhibit responsibility, excellent training, and the ability to deliver outstanding nursing care with minimal supervision. Your role as a Wound Nurse (RN) will include adherence to health and safety protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality nursing care. Your mission is to enhance patients' well-being through your exceptional nursing expertise.

Responsibilities:

As the Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN), you'll:

• Assess, stage, treat, and monitor all wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers, using evidence-based protocols.

• Develop and oversee individualized wound care plans, ensuring timely treatments, proper dressing changes, and early identification of infection or decline.

• Lead pressure-injury prevention efforts through skin assessments, risk evaluations, staff education, and monitoring of repositioning and support surface use.

• Maintain accurate wound documentation to support care planning, MDS accuracy, reimbursement, and regulatory compliance

Benefits of Joining Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing:

We highly value your dedication and commitment to our mission. As a part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Disability Insurance Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave and Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Tailored Growth and Development Paths
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Supportive Team Environment

Competitive compensation.

• Emphasis on teamwork.
• Supportive and positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Active RN/LPN license.
• Experience with wounds