Wound Care Nurse - LPN
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
We are seeking applicants for Treatment / Wound Care Nurse, LPN
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant
Director of Nursing, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for the
skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision
of the residents’ attending physicians, or the Medical Director of
the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin
disorders. Qualifications: Current LPN. license by State required
with experience in the long term care or working with the geriatric
population preferred. Wound care or treatment certifications in the
state where the specific duties are being performed. Duties:
Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are
consistent Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in
residents Manage and treat specific skin disorders Coordinates
weekly skin rounds Perform assessment evaluations using techniques
including observation, and inspection Confer with the Care Planning
Team in the development of the care plan Provide treatment for skin
disorders within established wound care protocol Monitor the use of
preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new
nursing personnel Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment
in prevention and treatment Assist in modifying the treatment
regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with
established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the
policies and goals of this facility Provides information to
resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to
maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of
the resident We offer the following benefits for you and your
family: Competitive Wages Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue
Shield Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductibles
Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance 401K with
company match Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation Best in class
employee referral program We are an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity in the workplace.
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