: NOW HIRING LPN Wound Care Nurse - Weekend Warrior! Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at MediLodge of Gaylord, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. Whatever your talents may be, we want to help you make the most of them. MediLodge of Gaylord is a Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and is an integral part of our large MediLodge portfolio of 50 centers state-wide! We are searching for a compassionate LPN Wound Care Nurse - Weekend Warrior who wants to grow their career with a leading healthcare provider. We are now accepting applications for an LPN Wound Care Nurse - Weekend Warrior. Come see what a career at MediLodge of Gaylord will mean for you! What Benefits Do We Offer You? At MediLodge of Gaylord, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including: * Competitive Wages That Increase for Years Licensed as Your Experience Counts with Us * Flexible Scheduling to Accommodate Your Work/Life Balance! * Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals * Daily Pay, Weekly Pay, Bi-Weekly Pay Options Through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay) * Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You Your Family * Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits * Choose From Three Pet Insurance Options for Your Furry Friend * Tuition Reimbursement * Student Loan Repayment Program * Company Paid Life Insurance * Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time * 401k Retirement with Company Match * Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more MediLodge of Gaylord we are proud of our tenured staff and greatly appreciate their years of service and commitment to our residents. TEXT: WC LPN GAY to (833) 383-6754 to Apply Thank you for considering a career with us! Summary: Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for our skilled nursing facility residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to wound care. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. Qualifications: Education: * Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing Licenses/Certification: * Valid License Practical Nursing (LPN) license in the state employed. * Valid CPR certification. Experience: * Two year of nursing experience preferred. Essential Functions: * Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units * Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss) * Develops and conducts educational programs for staff * Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs * Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan * Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle * Performs related responsibilities as required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. * Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. * Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. * Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. * Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. DISCLAIMER: This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.