Wound Care Nurse LPN

Villa-Healthcare-6; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

BCBS Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

Training programs

Villa Perks employee discount

Up to $225/month incentive for food, G

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Growth and advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Imperial, a Villa Center, seeks a Wound Care Nurse LPN to join their team. You will provide daily nursing care per assessments and care plans, focusing on wounds, ostomies, and continence care within a long-term care setting.

Requirements include an LPN license, nursing degree or diploma, CPR/BLS, and Excellent English; flexible hours with occasional overnight travel may be involved. The role supports 24/7 nursing coverage and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current LPN license and nursing degree or diploma.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1 year of nursing experience preferred; long-term care experience preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care per assessments and care plans.
• Specialize in wound, ostomy, or continence care for residents.
• Document care and resident responses; complete medical forms and charts as needed.
• Support infection prevention standards and 24/7 nursing coverage as required.

Skills

CPR/BLS certified

English proficiency

Wound care expert

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Infection control

Flexible schedule

Overnight travel

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Current LPN license in state

Long-Term care experience preferred

Job description

Imperial, a Villa Center is seeking a Wound Care Nurse LPN to join their team! As a Wound Care Nurse LPN, you will provide 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. This distinctive role will specialize in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders.

Wound Care Nurse LPN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with patients who have gastrointestinal stomas for feeding tubes or colostomy bags, skin ulcers, drains, surgical incisions, or pressure sores.
• Evaluates & 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.
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Assists with the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care
• Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Wound Care Nurse LPN Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be CPR trained and possess a current BLS certification. Recognized organizations include the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
• 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.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Wound Care Nurse LPN Education and Experience:

• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• 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, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, 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.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program!
• Up to $225/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills.
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa’s Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day. Be Welcoming to All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.

Villa 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.