Wound Nurse (RN)

Wound Care (LPN)(RN)

Lakeshore Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path.

Summary:
The Wound Care Nurse coordinates of the center's wound team to oversee the general application of the skin management program, complete resident assessments, and create and implement care plans.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings.

Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: Based on Experience

Required Education and Experience:

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.
• Possess a special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Some wound care experience is preferred.
• Wound care certification is preferred, but willing to assist you in obtaining.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Post-acute care or health care experience preferred.
• Experience in a skilled nursing setting preferred.