Wound Care LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) - HC&N Healthcare Solutions : Job Details

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Salary: Up to $40 an hourLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description:

• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Salary: Up to $40 an hour An Equal Opportunity Employer IND123 INDLPN