Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Wound Care! In this vital role, you will deliver expert wound management and patient care, ensuring optimal healing and comfort for diverse patient populations. Your expertise will help improve quality of life through precise assessments, tailored treatment plans, and compassionate support. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about wound healing and patient advocacy, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact!

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring, documentation, and evaluation of healing progress using advanced EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic and Cerner.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans utilizing evidence-based practices, including dressing changes, debridement, and application of specialized therapies like botulinum toxin treatment when appropriate.
• Administer medications, including topical agents and injections, following strict aseptic techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
• Perform advanced procedures such as suturing, catheterization, IV infusion, and ostomy care with precision and adherence to infection control standards.
• Educate patients and their families on wound management techniques, nutrition for healing, pain management strategies, and lifestyle modifications to support recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across acute care settings like ICU, emergency medicine, long-term care facilities, hospice & palliative medicine programs, and outpatient clinics to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Maintain meticulous medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations while tracking vital signs, laboratory results, ICD coding (International Classification of Diseases), and other diagnostic evaluations.

Requirements

• Valid LPN or RN license in good standing; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or specialized wound care certifications are highly preferred.
• Proven experience in wound care management within hospital settings, long-term care facilities, or outpatient clinics.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate documentation.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care.
• Experience with complex procedures such as suturing, catheterization (including urinary and vascular), tube feeding management, and specimen collection/processing.
• Ability to perform physical examinations accurately while assessing patient needs in diverse environments such as medical-surgical units or specialty clinics like geriatrics or pediatrics.
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients effectively on wound care practices and medication administration while collaborating with healthcare teams across disciplines like trauma medicine or occupational health. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing wound healing through expert nursing care! Your skills will help transform lives by delivering compassionate treatment that promotes recovery and well-being in a supportive environment focused on excellence.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person