LVN Wound Nurse

SUMMARY

Assesses (for Registered Nurse) and gather data (Licensed Vocational Nurse) the health status of resident / patient and
provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.
Responsible for performing resident skin assessments (for Registered Nurse) and evaluates/gathers data (for Licensed
Vocational Nurse), obtaining treatment orders, administering treatments as ordered, and documenting appropriately to help
oversee that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned within the scope
of nursing practices for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Assesses (for RN)/collects data (for LVN) for residents by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing
to determine health status.
• Administers treatments as prescribed within standard nursing practice guidelines and in full compliance with
established infection control protocols.
• Conducts and /or leads weekly wound rounds to assess resident skin condition. Documents findings appropriately
and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders.
• Receives, transcribes and implements new treatment orders in a timely manner.
• When requested by immediate supervisor or others in nursing leadership, evaluates a resident’s skin or makes
arrangement for evaluation within 8 hours of request.
• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
• Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation requirements.
Documents assessments and data gathered in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Calculates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates.
• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.
• Supervises Licensed Nurses (for RNs only) and nursing assistants (for RNs and LVNs).
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid State licensure as an RN or LVN
• Current CPR certification
• Wound certification preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises Licensed Nurses (for RNs only), student nurses, nurse assistants (for RNs and LVNs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms,
feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds.
Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s
protected health information. Monitors and oversees facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state
and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines
relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the
job duties, may be altered from time to time. 

SALARY RANGE:  $42.00 to $44.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE