LPN Charge Nurse FT 2nd Fl

Job DetailsJob Location: Lenbrook Square Foundation 3747 Peachtree Rd NE - Atlanta, GA 30319Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associates DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Times VaryJob Category: Health CareJob Purpose: - The LPN Charge Nurse on the 2nd Floor at Lenbrook Square Foundation Inc is responsible for providing specialized wound care to patients. This role involves assessing, evaluating, and treating patient wounds, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring the effective management of wound care supplies. The position requires adherence to professional standards and collaboration with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities: - Assess and evaluate patient wounds to determine appropriate treatment. - Develop and implement individualized wound care plans tailored to each patient's needs. - Clean and dress wounds using appropriate techniques and materials. - Monitor and document patient progress, updating treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal healing. - Perform debridement procedures as required to promote wound healing. - Manage wound care supplies, ensuring their availability and proper usage. - Collaborate with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care and support to patients. - Maintain compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards. QualificationsRequired Education: - Current Licensed Nurse in the State of GA - Good standing with the Georgia Board of Nursing - CPR certification - Previous experience in wound care or a related field is often preferred, along with completion of specialized training programs - 2 years or more experience as a Wound Care Nurse Required Experience: - Demonstrated experience in assessing and evaluating patient wounds - Proven ability to develop and implement individualized wound care plans - Experience in cleaning and dressing wounds - Proficient in monitoring and documenting patient progress, and updating treatment plans as necessary - Skilled in performing debridement - Experience in managing wound care supplies and ensuring their availability Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong clinical skills in wound assessment and care - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team - Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills - Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and treatment plans - Proficiency in using electronic medical records for documentation