Now Hiring: Full Time Wound Care Coordinator (LPN)!
The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods is a 119‑bed facility located on 53+ acres of beautiful Sarasota, Florida. The staff at the Springs at Lake Pointe Woods is inspired by our Mission Statement: "Quality Focused Care, One Resident at a Time". Come work where your skills will be appreciated and where you will truly make a difference!
We are located at 3280 Lake Pointe Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Why Work For Us? Because we offer our employees:
Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today!
Health Insurance – through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Scheduling
Direct Deposit
Opportunities for Overtime
Doctegrity – 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and families
Wonderschool – Support for child care and early education options
Panda Perks & Benefits – Financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and more
Comfortable Staffing Ratios
A Supportive Team Environment – where everyone is treated with respect , dignity , and compassion
Proud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – join the spirited KARE KREWE of Lake Pointe Woods!
Job Summary
The purpose of the Wound Care Nurse position is to support the nursing department and facility‑wide directives through a specialized focus on Wound Care Specialist (WCS). This job description is not an all‑inclusive list of essential functions for the job described, but rather a general description of some of the responsibilities necessary to carry out the duties of this position.
Major Duties and Critical Tasks
Facilitates the operation of the facility Infection Prevention/Control Program and supports continuous quality improvement.
Supports the facility and medical staff, departments and teams including guidance, training, technical support, celebrating successes and continuous learning related to infection prevention.
Chairs the Infection Prevention/Control Committee and, as a member of other committees as assigned.
Compiles and submits data related to Infection Prevention.
Supports facility Quality Improvement activities with data support, analysis and internal consulting.
Monitors and maintains current knowledge of key facility accreditation and regulatory agencies indicators/standards.
Develops policies and procedures that support infection prevention and control.
Consults with CNO and LTC DON and non‑clinical managers to ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed.
Identifies, investigates, and reports health‑care associated infections among patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance.
Maintains logs with infection surveillance data.
Maintains current knowledge of CDC guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention/control and definitions of health‑care associated infections.
Calculates infection rates using the CDC’s recommended denominator data, prepares, and presents reports to the Infection Control Committee.
Provides Infection Prevention orientation and other in‑service programs related to infection prevention and control for the facility.
Collaborates with HR and provides direction regarding employee health issues such as exposures, vaccines or vaccine‑preventable diseases, communicable diseases and other infection‑prevention/control related issues involving facility employees.
Makes recommendations regarding real or potential problems/improvement opportunities, including desirable approaches for resolution.
Collaborates and reports to appropriate agencies/regulatory organizations.
Follows the standards set by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Wound Care Specialist
The Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and a plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients throughout the facility. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Acts as the resource person for physicians and clinical staff for wound management. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in the facility’s quality improvement plan.
Essential Responsibilities
Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment, and management for all patients and per policy.
Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal systems.
Utilizes current wound‑management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. Follows the standards of the Organization of Wound Care Nurses (OWCN).
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the staging system of wounds.
Develops skin‑care programs to prevent skin breakdown.
Has the knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within nursing scope of practice.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning to include patient, family, and employees as appropriate.
Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on the patient and clinical condition.
Acts as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other facility staff. Provides in‑services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Documentation meets current standards and practices.
Integrates research findings into clinical practice.
Participates in professional societies. Stays current with changes, new advances and treatment in wound care.
Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and manufacturers of clinical products.
Knowledgeable of clinical products currently available on the market.
Operates all equipment correctly and safely.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Wound Care Nurse Qualifications
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License by the state.
Wound Care Certification desired.
Skilled Nursing Experience preferred.
Must have good assessment skills, be self‑motivated with good customer service skills, and be able to work well with wound care consultant and organization.