Wound Care Specialist Nurse (LPN/RN)

Arcadia Care; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Care is seeking a Wound Nurse to provide primary skin care under medical direction for residents. You will assess, diagnose and treat skin disorders, and coordinate with nursing leadership to manage complex cases.

You will also initiate referrals, document progress, assist with rehabilitation, and offer preventative skin care guidance to residents and families in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN or RN in Illinois with an active, unencumbered license.
• Wound certification from an accredited program preferred.
• CPR certification required to respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Confers with nursing leadership on residents' dermatologic disorders.
• Examiners residents and records to identify when referral to a physician is needed.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services through observation, inspection and palpation.
• Initiate consultations and respond to requests from residents, physicians or staff.
• Identify, manage and treat skin disorders and related lesions.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities and monitor therapy outcomes.
• Provide preventative skin care recommendations, including nutrition guidance.
• Prepare written/oral reports to attending physicians or directors about resident status.
• Implement and communicate care policies to physicians, residents, and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

LPN/RN licensure

Wound Certification

CPR certification

Job description

Arcadia Care is seeking a Wound Nurse to provide primary skin care under medical direction for residents. You will assess, diagnose and treat skin disorders, and coordinate with nursing leadership to manage complex cases.

You will also initiate referrals, document progress, assist with rehabilitation, and offer preventative skin care guidance to residents and families in a skilled nursing setting.