What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse LPN position at OPCO Skilled Management?
Why Join Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation?
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is committed to clinical excellence and compassionate resident care. Our success is driven by an engaged, supportive team—and we’re looking for a skilled Wound Care LPN to join us.
Benefits
The Wound Care Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing skin integrity, wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and discharge planning. This role plays a vital part in improving resident outcomes and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is committed to clinical excellence and compassionate resident care. Our success is driven by an engaged, supportive team—and we’re looking for a skilled Wound Care LPN to join us.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Supportive leadership & team environment
The Wound Care Nurse (LPN) is responsible for overseeing skin integrity, wound assessment, treatment, documentation, and discharge planning. This role plays a vital part in improving resident outcomes and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments
- Obtain and implement physician treatment orders
- Administer wound treatments and document accurately
- Monitor wound healing and recommend treatment changes
- Track pressure ulcers, measurements, and healing progress
- Complete Braden risk assessments and preventive interventions
- Educate nursing staff on wound care best practices and documentation
- Coordinate wound care supplies with central supply
- Assist DON and Medical Director with pressure ulcer reviews
- Participate in QAPI reporting and quality improvement initiatives
- Support discharge planning related to wound care
- Stay current on state/federal regulations and wound care standards
- Graduate of an approved LPN program
- Active Missouri LPN license
- Minimum 1 year wound care experience in long-term care
- 2 years SNF experience preferred
- Current BLS/CPR certification
Blue Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.