Wound Care / Treatment Nurse – LPN or RN
Baylor Weekend Position
Crowne Health Care is currently accepting applications for a Wound Care / Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN) to join our long-term care and rehabilitation team specializing in geriatric care.
This Baylor Weekend position is ideal for a dependable, compassionate nurse who takes pride in providing high-quality wound and treatment care. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong assessment skills, attention to detail, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude while working closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Crowne Health Care is an Alabama-based, family-owned system of nursing facilities. We are proud to offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a workplace where many employees build long-term careers.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay – Pay Scale Based on Experience
- 401(k) with Company Matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay with No Waiting Period
- Baylor Weekend Schedule
- Wound Care Training and Certification Opportunities
Qualifications
- Current LPN or RN license in the State of Alabama
- Previous wound care or treatment experience preferred
- Wound Care Certification is a plus
- Candidates without wound care certification may be considered; the facility is willing to train and cover the cost of certification
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Dependable, organized, and able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Long-term care experience preferred
Essential Job Functions
- Assess residents’ skin integrity, wounds, and treatment needs and provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Perform and document ordered wound care and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and applicable regulations.
- Provide treatment for acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, stomas, skin tears, pressure injuries, and skin breakdown related to urinary or fecal incontinence.
- Monitor residents for changes in skin condition and promptly communicate concerns to appropriate nursing staff and providers.
- Work closely with licensed nursing staff to identify and address risks such as skin breakdown, contractures, weight loss, and other conditions that may affect residents’ functional status.
- Coordinate treatments with residents’ daily schedules and other departments to promote continuity of care.
- Assist with development, implementation, and follow-up of resident care plans related to wounds, skin integrity, and treatments.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Communicate with physicians, providers, families, nursing staff, therapy, dietary, and other members of the interdisciplinary team as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, quality assurance activities, and wound prevention initiatives.
- Provide a multidisciplinary approach to wound management and treatment to promote healing and maintain the highest possible level of resident care.
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