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.
Qualifications:
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.
Duties:
Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
Manage and treat specific skin disorders
Coordinates weekly skin rounds
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
We offer the following benefits for you and your family:
Competitive Wages
Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductibles
Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
Best in class employee referral program
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.
