Wound Care Nurse LPN

Pavilion Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pavilion Healthcare seeks a Wound Care Nurse LPN to provide specialized wound care and routine nursing services in a long-term care facility. The role emphasizes skin integrity, ostomy/continence care, and collaboration with the care team to maintain comprehensive resident care plans.

CPR certified LPN with at least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred. The position requires English proficiency, adaptability to a flexible schedule, and commitment to infection prevention practices within a

Qualifications

• Expertise in wound care and ostomies
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• Ability to multi-task and stay calm under pressure
• Adheres to infection control standards and procedures
• Able to adapt to flexible scheduling and occasional travel
• Basic computer knowledge and willingness to learn company apps

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care per resident assessments and care plans
• Direct daily nursing activities of nursing assistants per regulations
• Evaluate skin integrity and prevent decubitus ulcers
• Administer medications and transcribe physician orders
• Document care and resident responses accurately in charts
• Collaborate with other services to coordinate resident care
• Participate in in-service training and orientation for staff
• Maintain infection control standards and update practices as needed

Skills

Wound care expert

English communication

Multi-tasking

Infection control

Computer literacy

Flexible schedule

Education

LPN license in Illinois

CPR Certification

1 year experience preferred

Job description

Pavilion of South Shore is seeking a Wound Care Nurse LPN to join their team! The Wound Care Nurse LPN provides each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessments and care plan and as may be directed by management. The distinctive role of a Wound Care Nurse LPN specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders. At this facility, this is a collectively bargained position under the union.

Wound Care Nurse LPN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with patients who have altered skin integrity.
• Directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Evaluates the skin surface of at-risk patients such as bed ridden elderly individuals to prevent decubitus ulcers.
• Provides treatment protocols to ward off skin irritation and infection for wounds that may not heal well, because of other medical problems, such as diabetes or poor circulation.
• Cooperates with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
• Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.
• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s charts, Kardex/Care Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.
• Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Wound Care Nurse LPNSkills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Serves as the expert in Wound Care.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Wound Care Nurse LPN Education and Experience:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Pavilion Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• And much more!

Why Pavilion ?

At Pavilion Healthcare, people come first—those we care for and those who make that care possible. We’re a team that listens, supports, and grows together, united by a passion for making a difference every day. From your first day forward, you’ll feel the impact of a culture built on respect, belonging, and continuous growth. With hands-on training, real mentorship, and opportunities to advance, we empower you to thrive because when you grow, so does the care we deliver. Join Pavilion and be part of something meaningful.

Pavilion Healthcare provides long and short-term skilled nursing care.At Pavilion, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome – our number one goal.

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Pavilion Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.