LVN/LPN - In Home Wound Care

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate LVN/LPN to join our in-home wound care team. This vital role involves providing expert nursing care directly in patients’ homes, focusing on wound management, patient assessment, and personalized treatment plans. The ideal candidate will bring energy, precision, and a genuine desire to improve patient outcomes through hands-on care. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered services while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and documentation standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring long-term or acute wound care.

\*per diem/PRN/part time work to start with full time hours as the goal as patient census increases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, wound evaluations, and overall health status to inform treatment plans.
• Administer wound care treatments such as dressing changes, ultramist, and infection control measures following best practices.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems (NextGen, google sheets, roam) ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound management techniques, medication schedules, and infection prevention strategies to promote healing at home.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate ongoing care.
• Maintain sterile techniques during procedures such as catheterization or specimen collection and ensure all equipment is properly sterilized and maintained.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN/LPN license with current state certification required.
• Will train on wound care and Ultramist use, but experience in basic wound care and dressing changes is preferred.
• Home health or Hospice background highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, infection control protocols, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to perform physical examinations, and clinical assessments confidently.
• Excellent communication skills for effective caregiver education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Join us in delivering compassionate home-based wound care that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training in areas like infection control, advanced wound management techniques, and patient education strategies. This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills directly impact patient recovery and quality of life while working within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road