Wound Care Nurse LPN

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401(k)

Life Insurance

Competitive Pay

Supportive leadership & team env

Job summary

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a skilled Wound Care LPN to oversee skin integrity, wound assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for residents. The role emphasizes improving outcomes and ensuring regulatory compliance within a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include wound assessments, implementing physician orders, documenting treatments, and educating staff on best practices. Missouri LPN license and BLS/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program.
• Active Missouri LPN license.
• Minimum 1 year wound care experience in long-term care.
• 2+ years SNF experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments.
• Obtain and implement physician treatment orders.
• Administer wound treatments and document accurately.
• Monitor wound healing and recommend treatment changes.
• Track pressure ulcers, measurements, and healing progress.
• Complete Braden risk assessments and preventive interventions.
• Educate nursing staff on wound care best practices and documentation.
• Coordinate wound care supplies with central supply.
• Assist DON and Medical Director with pressure ulcer reviews.
• Participate in QAPI reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support discharge planning related to wound care.
• Stay current on state/federal regulations and wound care standards.

Skills

Wound care

Staff education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

Why Join Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation? Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is committed to clinical excellence and compassionate resident care. Our success is driven by an engaged, supportive team—and we’re looking for a skilled Wound Care LPN to join us.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Competitive Pay
• Supportive leadership & team environment

Position Summary

The Wound Care Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing skin integrity, wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and discharge planning. This role plays a vital part in improving resident outcomes and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments
• Obtain and implement physician treatment orders
• Administer wound treatments and document accurately
• Monitor wound healing and recommend treatment changes
• Track pressure ulcers, measurements, and healing progress
• Complete Braden risk assessments and preventive interventions
• Educate nursing staff on wound care best practices and documentation
• Coordinate wound care supplies with central supply
• Assist DON and Medical Director with pressure ulcer reviews
• Participate in QAPI reporting and quality improvement initiatives
• Support discharge planning related to wound care
• Stay current on state/federal regulations and wound care standards

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved LPN program
• Active Missouri LPN license
• Minimum 1 year wound care experience in long-term care
• 2+ years SNF experience preferred
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.