Wound Care Nurse-LPN/RN

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital; Louisiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized care for draining wounds, pressure ulcers, and skin breakdown. This role involves coordinating with an interdisciplinary team and requires a valid nursing license along with wound care certifications. The position promises a fulfilling experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes during Monday to Friday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license and maintain renewal.
• Certification in wound care and sharp debridement preferred.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care for wounds.
• Manage care implementation for pressure ulcers and skin breakdown.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team on patient wound status.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Current state nursing license

Certification in wound care

Certification in sharp debridement procedures

Job description

The Wound Care Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in both Inpatient & Outpatient settings Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. He/She is responsible for the implementation and management of care for draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, skin breakdown and incontinence. Duties also include the assimilation and reporting of performance data and productivity statistics for quality management. The Wound Care Nurse will coordinate communication with the interdisciplinary team on patient wound status and barriers to discharge.

CERTIFICATIONS: BLS, CWS and/or WOCN preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
2. Certification in wound care preferred
3. Certification in sharp debridement procedures preferred
4. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills
5. Basic computer skills with minimal guidance