What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Wound Care position at Sterling Therapy Solutions?
Overview
The Wound Care Nurse plays a critical role in providing specialized care to patients with complex wounds. This position requires a compassionate and skilled nursing professional who is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective wound management and education. The Wound Care Nurse collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
Duties
- Assess and evaluate patients' wounds, documenting findings accurately in medical records.
- Develop and implement comprehensive wound care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Perform wound dressing changes, utilizing appropriate techniques and materials to promote healing.
- Educate patients and their families on wound care practices, infection prevention, and self-management strategies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and current best practices in wound care management.
- Conduct triage assessments for patients presenting with acute wound-related issues.
- Monitor for signs of infection and implement infection control measures as necessary.
Skills
- Proficiency in medical office procedures and documentation practices.
- Strong understanding of discharge planning processes to facilitate smooth transitions of care.
- Experience with IV insertion techniques for medication administration when required.
- Familiarity with dermal fillers and their application in wound healing (preferred).
- Knowledge of acute care nursing principles relevant to wound management.
- Ability to effectively communicate medical terminology to patients and families.
- Competence in infection control practices to ensure patient safety during treatment.
The Wound Care Nurse position is ideal for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a significant impact on patient recovery through specialized wound management expertise.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: Up to $1,600.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Experience:
- Wound Care: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Grass Valley, CA 95945 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grass Valley, CA 95945: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,600
