Licensed Vocational Nurse - Houston, United States - Dr. MobiCare

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Wound Care Nurse to join our team of wound care
professionals. As part of our team, you would be responsible for providing care under the supervision of
a Nurse Practitioner. You must be a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to be considered for this position;
bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.
Job Responsibilities

• The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is a member of the

patient care team responsible for providing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner

• The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is responsible for

providing primary skin care to residents, with an emphasis on the treatment and therapy of skin
disorders

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as

skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic
and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors

• Provide, with established protocols and under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner,

treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders

• Document treatment and findings in resident health record


• Excellent customer service skills


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required


• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language


• Assist in the evaluation and manage all acute, chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and

dermatologic wounds

• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines


• Provides individualized patient teaching and counseling

Qualifications:

• Valid TX Vocational Nurse License (LVN)


• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute and/or subacute

hospital environment with treatment nurse experience

• CPR and basic life support (BLS) certifications


• Certification and prior experience in wound care

What We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
• Competitive compensation

When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and
potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically. This career destination is for engaged, caring, passionate, talented people who want to make a difference.
We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing.
Equal Opportunity Employer encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability,
sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.