Wound Care Nurse (LPN) (Weekends)

West-Tennessee-Post-Acute; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Accident Insurance

Hospitalization plans

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid orientation and training

Job summary

West Tennessee Post Acute in Jackson, TN is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensure best practices, and coordinate care across disciplines.

The ideal candidate is an experienced wound nurse with strong assessment and communication skills, holding a Tennessee RN or LPN license, and dedicated to improving patient outcomes through leadership and education.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Tennessee.
• Wound Care Certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year in wound care preferred.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead, educate, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility standards.
• Conduct comprehensive skin and wound assessments; develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct wound care as needed, while primarily functioning in a leadership and coordination role.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and dietary teams to ensure optimal wound healing and prevention strategies.
• Track, document, and report wound healing progress, infection control issues, and trends in wound development.
• Educate and train nursing staff on wound care best practices, documentation, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as they relate to skin and wound care.
• Serve as the facility’s point person for wound-related audits, surveys, and external inspections.

Skills

Wound care

Leadership

Assessment

Communication

Education

TN RN or LPN license

Job description

WEST TENNESSEE POST ACUTE, Jackson, TN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3754

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

West Tennessee Post-Acute, located in Jackson, TN. CMS-certified since 1986, our skilled nursing facility offers 67 private rooms and specialized transitional care to help patients recover after hospital stays. With a strong focus on quality and patient-centered services through the Medicare program, our dedicated team ensures residents regain their highest level of function in a comfortable, supportive environment.

Why Join us?

At West Tennessee Post Acute, you’ll join a compassionate, skilled team dedicated to helping residents recover and regain independence. Help residents recover and regain independence through personalized, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Overview:

As a Wound Care Nurse,you would be responsible for overseeing the wound care program for the entire facility, ensuring best practices are followed, and coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams.The ideal candidate is experienced in wound care, has excellent assessment and communication skills, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes.

• Oversee the wound care program for the facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility standards.
• Conduct comprehensive skin and wound assessments; develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Provide direct wound care as needed, while primarily functioning in a leadership and coordination role.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and dietary teams to ensure optimal wound healing and prevention strategies.
• Track, document, and report wound healing progress, infection control issues, and trends in wound development.
• Educate and train nursing staff on wound care best practices, documentation, and prevention strategies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as they relate to skin and wound care.
• Serve as the facility’s point person for wound-related audits, surveys, and external inspections.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in the state of Tennessee.
• Wound Care Certification (e.g., WCC, WOCN) preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year in wound care strongly preferred.
• Skilled nursing facility experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lead, educate, and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication abilities.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.