Licensed Vocational Nurse - Wound Care

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

We are seeking a Wound Care LVN, also referred to as a Wound Care Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOC). The Wound Care LPN provides direct care for patients with acute and chronic wounds by cleaning, dressing, and monitoring wound healing under the guidance of a nurse or physician. Wound Care LPNs document treatments, assist with prevention strategies, and educate patients and families on proper wound care techniques to support recovery and prevent complications for the Wound Care Department. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

** If you have experience in Wound Care, ICU, ER, Critical Care, Telemetry or Advanced Med Surg you are encouraged to apply! **

• Assess and monitor wounds, including surgical incisions, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, and traumatic wounds, while reporting changes to the healthcare team

• Clean, dress, and re-dress wounds using proper techniques to reduce the risk of infection and promote healing

• Follow wound care plans and protocols based on physician or wound care specialist instructions

• Document wound assessments and treatments accurately in patient records

• Educating patients and families about wound care techniques, signs of infection, and home care instructions

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other specialists to ensure consistent and appropriate wound management

• Help with pressure injury prevention, including turning schedules and the use of supportive surfaces

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. Must have a current and valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the State.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Minimum one-year experience in an Acute Care preferred.
4. Previous wound care knowledge and/or experience preferred.

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Employment Status

Per Diem
Shift

Days
Equal Employment Opportunity