Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Evergreen Healthcare Group; South Dakota; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

DailyPay – Hard Work Pays Off On the-D

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Palisade Healthcare Center in Garretson, SD, seeks a compassionate Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead wound care for residents, assess and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote healing and outcomes.

Must hold a South Dakota RN or LPN license; wound care certification preferred. Minimum 1 year wound care experience in skilled nursing or healthcare settings; strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the State of South Dakota in good standing.
• Preferred: Wound care certification.
• Minimum of 1 year wound care experience in skilled nursing/long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat residents' wound care needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care treatment plans.
• Supervise and support nursing staff in providing wound care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to wound care and nursing services.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians, and other team members to optimize resident care.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate clinical documentation.
• Provide support to the Director of Nursing as needed.
• Review resident care concerns and assignments with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.
• Observe changes in resident condition and communicate them promptly.

Skills

Wound care

Assessment

Documentation

Infection prevention

Teamwork

Education staff and families

Education

SD RN or LPN license

Wound care certification (preferred)

Job description

Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

Job Summary:

Palisade Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) to lead and manage wound care services for our residents. In this role, you will assess, develop, and implement individualized wound treatment plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to promote healing and improve resident outcomes.

Essential Position Duties:

• Assess, evaluate, and treat residents' wound care needs.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care treatment plans.

• Supervise and support nursing staff in providing quality wound care.

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to wound care and nursing services.

• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians, and other members of the healthcare team to optimize resident care.

• Maintain professional nursing standards and accurate clinical documentation.

• Provide support to the Director of Nursing as needed.

• Review resident care concerns and assignments with the Director of Nursing and Administrator.

• Observe changes in resident condition, needs, or preferences and communicate them promptly to the Director of Nursing and/or Resident Care Manager.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and follow facility policies regarding fire safety, disaster preparedness, infection prevention, workplace safety, and emergency procedures.

• Receive and carry out written and verbal physician orders in accordance with state regulations.

Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:

• Required: Current RN or LPN license in the State of South Dakota in good standing.

• Preferred: Current wound care certification.

• Minimum of one (1) year of wound care experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.

• Training or experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of nursing practices, wound care principles, and infection prevention.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing skilled nursing facilities.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to educate staff, residents, and families on wound care best practices.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Wages

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• DailyPay – Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Palisade Healthcare Center
920 4th Street
Garretson, SD 57030, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.