Solara Specialty Hospitals Harlingen is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Wound Care provides direct and consultative patient care focused on wound management under the supervision of the Wound Care Coordinator and Registered Nurse. This role includes wound assessment, implementation of treatment plans, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure best practices and cost-effective care.

Essential Functions

• Provide wound care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Assess wounds on admission and regularly throughout the stay to identify healing progress or complications.
• Collaborate with RN and Wound Care Coordinator to review treatment plans.
• Report wound status changes to the supervising RN and healthcare team.
• Participate in patient discharge planning to ensure continuity of wound care.
• Educate staff and patients on wound care products and proper techniques.
• Evaluate and recommend wound care products based on clinical effectiveness and cost.
• Maintain accurate documentation of wound assessments and care provided.
• Act as a resource to nursing staff for complex wound cases.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Specialized knowledge in wound assessment, treatment, and debridement.
• Ability to lead and support team collaboration.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with infection prevention, decontamination, and dressing selection.
• Attention to detail and ability to track wound progress through documentation.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Job Title: LPN/LVN-Wound Care Date Revised:
• Job Code: 09130188 Division: Community Hospital
• FLSA: Non-Exempt Scope: Facility / Branch
• Job Family: Nursing Category: Specialized
• Ability to work independently and follow through on clinical decisions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform tasks requiring frequent movement.
• Adheres to organizational values and compliance standards.

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited licensed practical or licensed vocational nursing program (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• LPN or LVN - Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse - State Licensure State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or within facility-specified time frame (Required)

Experience

• 3+ years clinical nursing experience (Required) And
• Prior Experience in acute care or wound management (Preferred)