What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound/ IP Nurse| LPN position at Windsor Estates of St. Charles?
Job Description:
Wound Nurse | LPN
Wound Nurse/IP | LPN
Are you an experienced Wound Nurse looking for your next opportunity? Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is looking for a dedicated and compassionate LPN to oversee both wound management and infection prevention in our community. If you’re committed to quality care and enjoy working with seniors, we want to talk to you.
What You Will DoAs the Wound Nurse/IP, you will manage both the skin/wound-care program and the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.Wound Care Responsibilities:- Assess wounds and document condition, progress, and response to treatment
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Treat surgical sites, pressure injuries, ulcers, and other skin issues
- Monitor for infection and healing complications
- Perform wound cleaning, dressing changes, and related treatments
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, therapy, and providers
Infection Prevention Responsibilities:- Oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program
- Track and monitor infections and maintain infection logs
- Conduct routine infection-control rounds
- Provide staff education and competencies on infection-control practices
- Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, and state infection-control guidelines
- Partner with the DON and Administrator on regulatory preparation and ongoing standards
What You Need
- A passion for working with seniors
- A positive, flexible, team-focused attitude
- Current LPN license in the state of practice
- Prior wound-care experience required
- Minimum 1 year of experience providing specialized treatments in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting
- Infection prevention experience preferred (training available)
- Professional appearance and conduct
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Work for Tutera?
At Tutera, our YOUNITE philosophy guides everything we do. We take the time to know our employees and residents as individuals and make decisions with that in mind.- Stable, family-owned company since 1985
- Competitive wages and a full benefits package
- Opportunities for growth through Tutera University
- A supportive environment where your work makes a meaningful difference
Apply today and let us show you how we are inspired by you.
Equal Opportunity Employer. The wage and benefit information provided in this listing is subject to change. Benefits eligibility criteria must be met to enroll in available benefits.
How Can You Benefit?
Advanced Pay- Financial Literacy Classes
- Employee Assistance Program offering Mental Health Resources, Legal Guidance, Financial Information, and more!
- Child Care Discount
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) for Eligible Locations
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Exclusive Tutera Perks
- Tutera University
- Advancement Opportunities