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.

  Education Requirements

• High School Diploma

• Current RN/LPN License