The Wound Care Nurse (LPN or RN) is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring residents with wounds, skin conditions, and pressure injuries. This role ensures evidence-based wound care practices, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team to promote healing and prevent complications.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Perform comprehensive wound assessments and ongoing evaluations
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Develop, implement, and update individualized wound care treatment plans
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Provide hands-on wound care, including dressing changes, debridement (as allowed by license), and skin treatments
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Accurately document wound progress, measurements, photos, and treatments per facility policy
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Monitor residents for signs of infection, delayed healing, or complications and report changes promptly
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Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, therapy, and nursing staff
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Educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention, treatment, and skin integrity
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Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations related to wound care
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Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
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Assist with pressure injury prevention programs and audits
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Maintain infection control standards and proper use of supplies
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Participate in care plan meetings as needed
Qualifications
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Current Nevada LPN or RN license in good standing
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Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; SNF or long-term care preferred
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Wound care experience strongly preferred
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Wound Care Certification (WCC, WCN, or similar) preferred
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Knowledge of pressure injury staging, treatment protocols, and skin integrity best practices
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Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
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