Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

The Laurels of Heath; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance - medical, dental and

Vision coverage

401K with matching funds

DailyPay

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Laurels of Heath is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to provide primary skin care and therapy, aligning treatment plans with medical practices and facility policies. The role focuses on dermatologic care, ulcers, and skin conditions, collaborating with nursing leadership to adjust regimens as needed.

Responsibilities include assessing dermatologic issues with the nursing team, applying prescribed treatments under physician supervision, and ensuring proper care for residents with ulcers

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state.
• At least 1–3 years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred but not required.
• Two years of wound care experience preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing or licensed staff on dermatologic disorders.
• Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and other skin issues as directed.
• Consult with the care team to assess evaluations and planning for skin care treatments.
• Provide treatments for skin disorders under physician supervision and established protocols.
• Ensure residents with decubitus and other ulcers receive appropriate care including inspection, turning, and nutrition.

Skills

CPR certification

Dermatology wound care

Job description

As the Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN), you will provide primary skin care to guests, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the guest, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Confers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.
• Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing.
• Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.
• Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.
• Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/ or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state.
• At least two years experience working in wound care preferred.
• CPR certification.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.