Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Wound Care

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Wound Care Nurse to join our team of wound care professionals. As part of our team, you would be responsible for providing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. To be considered for this position, you must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN); bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• The LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner

• The LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents, with an emphasis on the treatment and therapy of skin disorders

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic, and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors

• Provide, with established protocols and under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders

• Document treatment and findings in resident health record

• Excellent customer service skills

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required

• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language

• Assist in the evaluation and manage all acute, chronic wounds, surgical wounds and dermatologic wounds

• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines

• Provides individualized patient teaching and counseling

Qualifications:

• Valid IL Practical Nurse License (LPN)

• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment with treatment nurse experience

• CPR and basic life support (BLS) certifications

• Certification and prior experience in wound care

What We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)

• Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities

• Competitive compensation

When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically. This career destination is for engaged, caring, passionate, and talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing.

Equal Opportunity Employer encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.