Wound Care Nurse (RN / LPN)

Description

Job Title: Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Location: Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehab at Wellspring - Saginaw

Reports to: Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Type: Part-time | Hourly

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN / LPN) to join our Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehab at Wellspring team in Saginaw. Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehab at Wellspring is a partnership between Covenant HealthCare and Wellspring to help patients transition from the hospital to home.

Responsibilities

• Follow all established skin management protocols.
• Apply current standards of practice for treatment of pressure ulcers, non-pressure ulcers, skin tears and other skin impairments.
• Stage and measure wounds and document per protocol, including skin conditions other than wounds.
• Assess all new/readmissions for potential skin or wound concerns within 24 hours in conjunction with the admitting nurse.
• Serve as a resource for staff and provide ongoing education on skin and wound care.
• Complete required QA reports and report issues to the DRC.
• Ensure all preventative measures are implemented according to the resident’s or client’s plan of care.
• Provide information for MDS and participate in care conferences as requested.
• Provide individualized attention to support each resident’s independence and overall well-being.
• Make weekly rounds with the wound care physician and function as part of the IDT in coordinating care.
• Receive, implement and document new orders regarding skin and wound care from the physician and update the care plan accordingly.
• Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problem approaches and needed revisions.
• Delegate responsibilities for direct wound and skin care as appropriate.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Michigan Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing program.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred, with current home health, medical, surgical or critical care experience.
• Wound care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a team environment.
  
  
  

Schedule And Compensation

• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: 3 days / week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
• Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Weekends: None
• On-call: Rotating schedule with nursing management
• Starting pay: $32.00 /hour (LPN) - $37.25 /hour (RN), based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus: $2,500 (LPN) - $5000 (RN).
  
  
  

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program.
• Clinical supervision and support as needed.
• Weekly meetings and ongoing training opportunities.
• Meaningful work and connections with residents and staff.
  
  
  

Location:

Wellspring Lutheran Services – Covenant Skilled Nursing and Rehab at Wellspring

5939 Shattuck Rd.

Saginaw, MI 48603

Join Wellspring and use your clinical expertise and compassion to make a difference in the lives of seniors across Saginaw County. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional post-acute care and recovery.