Wound Care Nurse RN or LPN

COX HEALTHCARE LTD; Owasso (OK); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

COX HEALTHCARE LTD in Owasso, OK is seeking an experienced nurse to lead wound care with assessment, treatment planning, sterile procedures, and ongoing patient monitoring. You will document progress for Medicare and other reimbursements, educate residents and families on prevention, collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, and support infection control and quality improvement initiatives.

This role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN or LPN license.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience in wound assessment and treatment recommended.

Responsabilités

• Assess wounds, determine type/stage/size, and implement treatment plans.
• Perform wound cleans, debridement, and dressings with sterile technique.
• Monitor progress and document care for records and reimbursement.
• Educate residents, families, and staff on wound care and prevention.
• Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to adjust plans.
• Write nursing orders to support wound healing.
• Monitor for infection and enforce prevention protocols.
• Stay updated on wound care research and products.

Connaissances

Wound care

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Team collaboration

Order writing

Staying current

Formation

High School Diploma

Current RN/LPN License

Description du poste

Key Responsibilities

• Wound assessment and treatment: Evaluate wounds to determine their type, stage, and size, and then create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Wound care procedures: Perform wound care duties such as cleaning, debriding (removing dead tissue), and applying dressings, while ensuring sterile techniques are used.
• Monitoring and documentation: Monitor patient progress and document all care provided. This includes documenting for reimbursement purposes, such as Medicare.
• Education: Educate residents, their families, and other staff on wound care, infection prevention, and injury prevention techniques, particularly focusing on preventing pressure ulcers.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, to coordinate care and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Order writing: Write nursing orders that support wound healing and help prevent skin breakdown.
• Infection control: Monitor for signs of infection and implement protocols to prevent it.
• Staying current: Keep up-to-date with the latest wound care research, techniques, and products.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Current RN/LPN License