Wound Care Nurse (LVN/RN) — Skilled Nursing

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Treatment Nurse to provide quality care focused on skin integrity and wound management for residents in Texas. The role requires active Texas RN/LVN license, completion of an accredited nursing program, and preferred wound care certification.

Experience in skilled nursing and strong communication skills are valued, with on-site responsibilities in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must have attended a nursing program at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
• Must have an active RN/LVN license in the state of Texas.
• Wound care certification preferred.
• Experience in skilled nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with DON/designee any alterations in skin integrity of each resident.
• Dresses wounds and ensures that dressing changes are done timely as prescribed.
• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes if needed.
• Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation.
• Documents on Weekly Focused Skin Assessment the results of each resident’s audit and provide copies to appropriate facility personnel during QA and care plan meetings.
• Participate in training and in-servicing related to skin care.
• May be asked at times by DON or Administrator to help with other nursing functions.
• Participate in facilities rotating nursing on-call schedule.

Skills

Wound care

Skin assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Treatment Nurse to provide quality care focused on skin integrity and wound management for residents in Texas. The role requires active Texas RN/LVN license, completion of an accredited nursing program, and preferred wound care certification.

Experience in skilled nursing and strong communication skills are valued, with on-site responsibilities in a clinical setting.