Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) – Resident Healing Expert

Nurse Care of Buckhead; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Care of Buckhead in Atlanta seeks an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to residents per physician orders, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and accurate documentation of resident status.

The successful candidate will conduct skin care, wound care, assessments, and care planning, while ensuring communication with physicians, families, and nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN with current state license.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company software.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and the disabled.
• Able to perform the Essential job functions listed below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Perform preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician as needed to discuss care of residents receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess nutrition/hydration and initiate additional intake as required.
• Notify physician of new skin problems or changes in condition.
• Communicate progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing.
• Maintain clean treatment cart and restock supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
• Document pressure sore status.
• Comply with safety policies and monitor medication inventory.
• Promote residents’ rights and positive relationships.
• Participate in educational programs and staff meetings.
• Engage in Quality Improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator or DNS.

Skills

Technical skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Caring for elderly

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

Nurse Care of Buckhead in Atlanta seeks an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) to provide nursing care to residents per physician orders, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and accurate documentation of resident status.

The successful candidate will conduct skin care, wound care, assessments, and care planning, while ensuring communication with physicians, families, and nursing leadership.