Wound care LPN/RN

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Responsibilities

Perform treatments as directed by the physicians. Keep physicians informed of any changes in resident's skin conditions.

Complete Decubitus and Non-Decubitus Skin Condition Reports Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly. Attend and present Skin Condition Reports at the weekly SOC meeting

Ensure all treatment orders written contain necessary information to provide clear instructions of how the treatments are to be performed.

Make weekly rounds with Wound Specialty Physicians.

Ensure Treatment Carts on each unit is stocked.

Manage and order "Part B Medicare" wound supplies.

Ensure Administration records are kept current.

Ensure treatments are performed in a timely manner.

Safety standards, written aseptic and isolation techniques are to be implemented and maintained at all times. Continue to implement and maintain programs for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents and personnel and procedures for reporting hazardous conditions and/or equipment.

Perform skin assessment on all new residents and complete appropriate skin assessment sheet and scan into the resident's chart within 24 hours of admission.

Responsible for making skin condition recommendations for appropriate treatments and monitoring the progress.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Physical setting

• Long term care

• Nursing home

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

• On call

Work Location: In person