Wound Care Nurse RN/LPN

Charminglakes; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Generous PTO

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Programs

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Job summary

Charminglakes in Lakeland, FL is seeking an experienced Wound Care RN/LPN for a full-time day shift (7:00 AM–3:00 PM). The role focuses on wound management, skin integrity, and resident-centered care, with responsibilities including wound assessment, treatment per physician orders, monitoring healing, and documentation.

Requirements include an active Florida RN or LPN license and a minimum of 2 years nursing experience, with wound care or long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Wound care, skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wound care, skin integrity, infection prevention, and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor wounds including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, burns, ostomies, and trauma-related wounds.
• Perform routine skin assessments and identify changes in skin integrity.
• Provide wound treatments according to physician orders and care plans.
• Monitor healing progress and identify signs of infection or complications.
• Develop and implement interventions to prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention and treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Monitor hydration and nutrition to support wound healing.
• Assist with pain management related to wound care.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing experience

Documentation

Assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Education

Florida RN or LPN license

Job description

Wound Care RN/LPN – Full-Time

Facility: Charming Lakes Rehabilitation
Position: Wound Care RN/LPN
Location: Lakeland, FL
Schedule: Full-Time, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Compensation: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience

Join Our Team as a Wound Care RN/LPN!

Charming Lakes Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced and compassionate Wound Care RN/LPN to join our nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated nurse who is passionate about wound management, skin integrity, and providing high-quality, resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor various types of wounds, including pressure injuries, surgical wounds, burns, ostomies, and trauma-related wounds

• Perform routine skin assessments and identify changes in skin integrity

• Provide wound treatments according to physician orders, care plans, and facility protocols

• Monitor healing progress and identify signs of infection or complications

• Develop and implement interventions to prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Educate residents, families, and nursing staff on wound prevention and treatment

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Monitor nutritional and hydration needs that support wound healing

• Assist with pain management related to wound care

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Florida RN or LPN license

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience

• Wound care, skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of wound care, skin integrity, infection prevention, and clinical documentation

• Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize effectively

• Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused

Why Join Us?

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Generous PTO

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Supportive, team-oriented environment

• Company perks and employee discounts

Background screening information:
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