Wound Care LPN provides specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic wounds. The role includes conducting detailed wound assessments, administering and changing dressings, and monitoring healing progress to identify and promptly report complications.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive wound evaluations and follow evidence-based wound care practices
- Administer, change, and manage wound dressings
- Monitor patient response and document findings
- Provide patient and family education on wound care and prevention
- Document care accurately in the EHR and communicate status updates
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes
Qualifications & skills: LPN licensure, strong clinical assessment and wound-care competencies, effective communication, meticulous documentation skills, and a compassionate, teamwork-oriented approach to patient care.