What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care LPN/RN position at Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Welcome to Collierville Nursing & Rehabilitation, where compassion meets excellence and every day brings an opportunity to make a lasting difference. We’re seeking a dedicated and skilled Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN) to join our team — someone who takes pride in providing exceptional care and promoting healing, comfort, and dignity for our residents.
At Collierville, we believe in supporting our nurses with strong leadership, teamwork, and a positive, family-like environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative care team that values your expertise, listens to your input, and celebrates your hard work.
We offer our amazing staff:
Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
Shift Differentials: Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.
PTO with accruals for full-time employees: Earn more paid time off to support work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct thorough assessments of all wounds, pressure injuries, ulcers, surgical sites, and other skin conditions.
Develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans based on clinical findings and physician orders.
Perform wound cleansing, dressing changes, and advanced wound therapies in accordance with established protocols.
Monitor wounds for signs of infection, deterioration, or complications and report changes promptly to the appropriate provider.
Accurately document wound assessments, treatment interventions, and progress notes in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
Educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention, skin care techniques, and infection control measures.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse leaders, and other members of the care team to ensure continuity and consistency of treatment.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives related to wound prevention and management.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, products, and procedures in wound care.
Promote a positive, compassionate, and professional atmosphere that reflects the values and mission of Collierville Nursing & Rehabilitation.
LPN/RN Wound Nurse Licenses/Certification:
Current, valid LPN or RN license in the state.
Wound Care Certification.
Prior wound care experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting is required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.