Wound Care Nurse- Full time

Empire Care Centers; Morrow, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) to support residents on their healing journeys. You will assess wounds, educate patients and families, and implement evidence-based care plans with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes wound management, infection prevention, and clear documentation to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance in a skilled nursing setting in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Active RN/LPN license required in Georgia.
• Experience with wound care and wound assessment.
• Ability to educate patients and families on care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess, stage, treat, and monitor wounds using evidence-based protocols.
• Develop and oversee individualized wound care plans and dressings.
• Lead pressure-injury prevention through skin assessments and staff education.
• Maintain accurate wound documentation for care planning and compliance.

Skills

RN/LPN

Wound care

Patient education

Education

Active RN/LPN License

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