Wound Nurse LPN

Avalon Health Care Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Job summary

Avalon Care Center Federal Way, WA is hiring a Wound Nurse LPN to join our outstanding team. The successful candidate will coordinate the center's wound team, oversee skin management programs, and deliver high-quality wound care.

This full-time role offers a Mon–Fri, 8-hour day schedule with a wage of $40.00–$45.50 per hour. Responsibilities include documenting plans of care, implementing nursing interventions, and ensuring compliance with policies while providing compassionate resident care.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current LPN license.
• Recent clinical experience in geriatrics.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of continuing education credits.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, and family members.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the wound team and oversee the skin management program.
• Document problems, goals, and approaches to plans of care.
• Initiate nursing interventions with time frames and evaluate outcomes.
• Revise plans of care based on input from residents and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform nursing activities within LPN/LVN scope and follow policies and procedures.

Skills

LPN license

Geriatrics experience

Infection control

Continuing education

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Avalon Care Center Federal Way, WA is now hiring a Wound Nurse LPN to join our outstanding team!

Wage: $40.00 - $45.50

Schedule Full Time -Mon - Friday 8 hours Day

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Wound Nurse LPN to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the center's wound team to oversee the general application of the skin management program and treatment care.

Full-time Are Eligible For

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Provide input for individualized plan of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by documenting problems, statements, goals, and approaches.
• Define realistic and obtainable long and short-term goals for the residents.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in medical record.
• Revise plan of care with input from resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team.
• Implement teaching with resident/responsible party consistent with interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately.
• Ask for clarification of questionable orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care professionals.
• Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately.
• Perform only those activities which are within the scope of LPN/LVN nursing practice.
• Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms.
• Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents, and family members.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.