Wound Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Great Falls, Montana seeks a qualified nurse (RN or LPN) to provide primary skin and wound care for residents per physician orders. You will assess wounds, document findings, and coordinate with the care plan team to ensure comprehensive resident care.

The role requires two years of LPN/RN experience, state licensure, and ongoing wound care education; certification is preferred but not mandatory. This is a full-time position focused on high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/RN preferred (experience may vary by facility).
• Continuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required; certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats skin conditions such as pressure injuries and ulcers.
• Provide wound care on assigned residents according to physician orders and product guidelines.
• Complete wound assessments and follow-up assessments; document all findings in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the care plan team to develop comprehensive care plans.
• Document care problems and changes in resident condition and report to appropriate staff.
• Monitor preventive measures such as turning, pressure relief, nutrition, and toileting/incontinence care.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Assessment & documentation

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

RN or LPN degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Purpose: Provides primary skin and wound care to residents in accordance with physician orders, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, the facility’s established policies and procedures and written plans of care.

Required Qualifications

Minimum requirements include the following:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Continuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required. Certification in wound care preferred, but not required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.
• Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
• Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record.
• Confers with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
• Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.
• Monitors implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.