Wound Care Nurse: Skin Integrity & Team Leadership

Avir at Pharr; Pharr (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir at Pharr is seeking a Treatment/Wound Nurse to assess wounds, obtain orders, administer treatments, and document care to improve residents' skin integrity. You will educate staff and collaborate with clinicians to ensure optimal wound management.

Required Texas RN/LVN license and at least 1 year of wound management experience; BLS/CPR current. Wound Care Certification preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Active/Valid RN or LVN license in Texas (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of comprehensive wound management experience.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Current BLS and CPR certifications.
• Wound Care Nursing Certification preferred.
• Wound Debridement Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides wound care assessment and treatment planning for residents.
• Educates residents, families and staff on prevention of pressure ulcers and wound care.
• Collaborates with physicians and the treatment team to provide high-quality wound care.
• Trains and mentors Wound Care Team members (orientation, competency, in-service training).
• Organizes and directs the Interdisciplinary Wound Care Committee.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer/data entry

Education

Texas RN/LVN license

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Wound Care Nursing Certification (preferred)

Wound Debridement Certification (preferred)

Tools

Order entry systems

Data input

Job description

Avir at Pharr is seeking a Treatment/Wound Nurse to assess wounds, obtain orders, administer treatments, and document care to improve residents' skin integrity. You will educate staff and collaborate with clinicians to ensure optimal wound management.

Required Texas RN/LVN license and at least 1 year of wound management experience; BLS/CPR current. Wound Care Certification preferred. Equal opportunity employer.