The LPN/LVN Wound Treatment Nurse is also required to comply with the job requirements of an LPN/LVN and therefore the Wound Treatment Nurse should review the LPN/LVN job description in detail.
Summary Description:
To deliver wound treatment and nursing care to patients/residents residing in the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works under direct supervision using the state specific Nurse Practice Act,
Company Standards of Care, Standards of Practice, and nursing judgment.
2. Delivers wound and nursing care to patients/residents residing in the facility.
3. Collects patient/resident data, makes observations, and reports pertinent
information related to the wound care of the patient/resident.
4. According to state-specific regulations, implements the patient/resident plan of
care and collects data to assist in the evaluation of the patient/resident.
5. Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
6. Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use.
7. Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights regarding all patient/resident/
personnel information.
8. Provides patient/resident/family/caregiver education as directed.
9. Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility
policies.
10. Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
11. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects patients/residents
from injury).
12. Data Collection
A. Admission and routine patient/resident observation notes are completed and accurately reflect the patient's/resident's status.
B. Documentation of observations are complete and reflect knowledge of unit documentation Standards of Practice.
C. Collects data for the nursing and wound care assessment.
D. Completes the wound care documentation per Standards of Practice.
E. Changes in patient's/resident's wound condition are reported appropriately and in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
13. Planning of Care
A. Contributions to the formulation/review of nursing care plans are made for
assigned patients/residents monthly and otherwise as appropriate.
1. Pertinent nursing problems are identified, specific to the care of the patients/residents wounds or skin care issue.
2. Goals are stated.
3. Appropriate nursing orders are recommended.
14. Evaluation of Care – According to state-specific Scope of Practice
A. Observations related to the effectiveness of nursing interventions and wound care are reported as appropriate and documented in the progress notes.
B. Care Plans:
1. Evaluation of the care plan (e.g. specific to wound care) is noted monthly or as indicated.
2. Contributions to care plan revision are made as indicated by the patient's/resident's status.
15. General Patient/Resident Care
A. Patient/Resident is approached in a kind, gentle and friendly manner. Respect for the patient's/resident's dignity and privacy is consistently provided.
B. Interventions are performed in a timely manner.
C. Independence by the patient/resident in activities of daily living is encouraged to the fullest extent possible.
D. Treatments are completed as indicated.
E. Identifies high risk residents per Standard of Practice and evaluates preventative care measures in place for the prevention of skin
breakdown/wound development. Obtains orders for preventative
measures as appropriate.
F. Safety concerns are identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a safe environment.
1. Data for skin and wound assessment is collected and documented
per Standard of Practice.
G Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate action is instituted.
H. All emergency equipment can be readily located and operated
(emergency oxygen supply, drug box, fire extinguisher, etc.).
16. Patient/Resident Education/Discharge Planning
A. Patient/Resident/Family teaching is conducted according to the nursing care plan.
B. Active participation in patient/resident skin and wound care management is evident.
17. Adherence to Facility Procedures
A. Facility Standard of Practice manuals or reference materials are utilized as needed.
B. Procedures are performed according to method outlined in the Standards of Practice manuals.
C. Body substance precautions and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with all nursing interventions.
D. Safety guidelines established by the facility (i.e., proper needle disposal), are followed.
18. Documentation
A. Documentation is completed per facility standard on appropriate form(s)
B. Wound care documentation completed per facility standard.
a. Only approved abbreviations are utilized.
b. Skin observations are treated as ordered.
c. Records measurements and descriptions of wounds.
d. Tracks wounds weekly.
e. Documents wounds response to treatments and obtains changes in orders when deemed necessary.
C Assists physical therapist, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses
(WOCN), and physicians with wound care as required.
D. Reviews Registered Dietitian notes regarding nutritional intake and needs
as applies to wound healing.
E. Prepares for and attends Standard of Care meetings to discuss
patient’s/resident’s progress.
F. Updates care plans as applicable.
19. Coordination of Care
A. Co-workers are informed of changes in patient/resident skin/wounds conditions noted during care.
B. Information is relayed to other members of the health care team (i.e., physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, social services, etc.) and the resident’s/patient’s family contact in accordance with facility policy and procedure.
20. Leadership
A. Assistance, direction and education are provided to unit personnel and families.
B. Problems are identified, data are gathered, solutions are suggested, and communication regarding the problem is appropriate.
C. Transcription of all orders is checked.
D. All work areas are neat and clean.
21. Communication
A. Staff meetings are attended, if on duty, or minutes read and initialed if not on duty.
B. Noted skin/wound concerns are reported to the oncoming shift as required.
C. Incident reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
22. Professionalism
A. Decisions are made that reflect knowledge and good judgment, and demonstrate an awareness of patient/resident/family/physician needs.
B. Awareness of own limitations is evident and assistance is sought when necessary.
C. Adheres to dress code.
D. Attends committee meetings (if assigned). Reports related to the committee are given during staff meetings.
E. Responsibility is taken for own professional growth. All mandatory and other in-services are attended annually.