Wound​/Treatment Nurse LVN

Wound/Treatment Nurse – LVN Bakersfield Post Acute Full-Time Pay Range: $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a full-time Wound/Treatment Nurse. This position ensures residents receive effective and efficient wound care and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The Wound/Treatment Nurse reports directly to the Director of Nursing and plays an essential role in promoting healing, maintaining skin integrity, and providing the highest quality of resident-centered care.

Essential Responsibilities Perform wound care and other treatments according to physician orders and established care plans

Accurately assess and document wounds, pressure injuries, skin conditions, and residents’ responses to treatment

Monitor healing progress and promptly notify physicians and nursing leadership of deterioration, infection, or lack of improvement

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely treatment records and nursing notes

Carry out physician orders for medications, treatments, and resident care Provide all treatments in a manner that preserves each resident’s dignity, comfort, privacy, and self-respect

Communicate regularly with residents and families regarding plans of care and treatment protocols

Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team Ensure appropriate wound-management services and interventions are included in the care plan, including pressure-relieving surfaces and nutritional support

Assist with developing and updating treatment-related care plans

Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during resident visits and examinations

Notify physicians and families of significant treatment-related concerns, including:

Sudden or significant changes in wounds or skin condition

Adverse responses to, refusal of, or unavailability of prescribed treatments

Treatment errors that may present a significant risk Delays in obtaining medications, equipment, supplies, or services that may affect resident safety

Report significant findings and changes in condition to the RN Supervisor and Director of Nursing Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional conduct

Provide reassurance and compassionate support to residents who may be anxious or distressed

Assist with the orientation and ongoing education of nursing staff regarding wound care and treatment procedures

Participate in facility surveys and inspections as requested

Follow infection-prevention practices and all applicable facility, state, and federal requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities Assist with the overall supervision and clinical support of nursing staff

Promote compliance with established nursing policies, treatment protocols, and standards of care

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current, active, and unencumbered California LVN license

Current CPR/BLS certification

Two or more years of nursing experience preferred

Previous wound care, treatment nurse, skilled nursing, or long-term care experience strongly preferred

Knowledge and experience with Point Click Care  preferred

Strong wound-assessment, documentation, communication, and customer-service skills

Ability to read and understand clinical procedures, physician orders, and policy manuals

Ability to evaluate problems and follow written, verbal, diagrammed, and scheduled instructions

Must complete all continuing-education requirements and remain in good standing with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing,…