Health 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. 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. Oversee all direct
wound care activities to assure practices are consistent Identify,
plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents 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
Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
with low premiums and low deductibles ~ Dental Insurance, Life
Insurance, Vision Insurance ~Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation ~ We
are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the
workplace.
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