LVN Wound Nurse - Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center

SUMMARY

Assesses (for Registered Nurse) and gather data (Licensed Vocational Nurse) the health status of resident / patient and

provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders and standards of practice.

Responsible for performing resident skin assessments (for Registered Nurse) and evaluates/gathers data (for Licensed

Vocational Nurse), obtaining treatment orders, administering treatments as ordered, and documenting appropriately to help

oversee that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned within the scope

of nursing practices for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Assesses (for RN)/collects data (for LVN) for residents by physical examination including pertinent diagnostic testing

to determine health status.

• Administers treatments as prescribed within standard nursing practice guidelines and in full compliance with

established infection control protocols.

• Conducts and /or leads weekly wound rounds to assess resident skin condition. Documents findings appropriately

and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders.

• Receives, transcribes and implements new treatment orders in a timely manner.

• When requested by immediate supervisor or others in nursing leadership, evaluates a resident’s skin or makes

arrangement for evaluation within 8 hours of request.

• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.

• Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation requirements.

Documents assessments and data gathered in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

• Calculates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates.

• Participates in the care planning process and oversees implementation of the plan.

• Supervises Licensed Nurses (for RNs only) and nursing assistants (for RNs and LVNs).

• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

• Valid State licensure as an RN or LVN

• Current CPR certification

• Wound certification preferred