Wound Care Nurse RN or LPN

Key Responsibilities

• Wound assessment and treatment:
  Evaluate wounds to determine their type, stage, and size, and then create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Wound care procedures:
  Perform wound care duties such as cleaning, debriding (removing dead tissue), and applying dressings, while ensuring sterile techniques are used.
• Monitoring and documentation:
  Monitor patient progress and document all care provided. This includes documenting for reimbursement purposes, such as Medicare.
• Education:
  
  Educate residents, their families, and other staff on wound care, infection prevention, and injury prevention techniques, particularly focusing on preventing pressure ulcers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, to coordinate care and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Order writing:
  Write nursing orders that support wound healing and help prevent skin breakdown.
• Infection control:
  Monitor for signs of infection and implement protocols to prevent it.
• Staying current:
  Keep up-to-date with the latest wound care research, techniques, and products.

• High School Diploma
• Current RN/LPN License