RN Wound Care Nurse
4.
0 Byram, MS Byram, MS Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$58.
2K - $73.
7K a year Estimated:
$58.
2K - $73.
7K a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed RN in the state the facility is located.
Must possess the skills to perform techniques and practices of a treatment nurse.
Must have at least one year clinical experience in a hospital or long term care facility.
Must have knowledge of and interest in the care of the geriatric resident.
Performance Requirements:
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility/employee information.
Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Demonstrates respect for coworkers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code.
Able to arrive and begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and able to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or physically impaired.
Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures and application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens and use of personal protective equipment.
Able to carry out essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodations.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
Must be able to work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions such as standing and sitting, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying as well as other physical demands may be required.
Ability to effectively communicate with physicians and other employees.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with personnel.
Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks /projects as assigned.
Job Duties:
Performs treatment in accordance with physician orders.
Confers with the Director of Nursing or Nurse Consultant and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
Consults with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment for the resident.
Examines the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal finding in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision or direction.
Performs administrative duty such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, care planning, and documents a weekly progress notes of wounds.
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callous, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, benign tumors, etc.
Ensure the residents that are identified as moderate to high risk for the development of press ulcers are appropriately managed according to the facility's protocols Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspections, and turning activity.
Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident.
Participate as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing Services in the planning and conducting of in-serving training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility.
Participates and attends in-service training programs in the facility designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.
Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to ensure adequate supplies or products or available.
Be familiar with appropriate use of personal protective equipment offered by the facility, including but not limited to, masks, gowns and gloves.
Be familiar and follow Universal Precautions with all treatment Monitors weekly body audits and reports abnormal findings to DON.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Dermatology Geriatrics Wound Care Physical setting:
Long term care Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental schedule:
On call Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday License/Certification:
RN License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Byram, MS Byram, MS Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$58.
2K - $73.
7K a year Estimated:
$58.
2K - $73.
7K a year 6 days ago 6 days ago 6 days ago Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed RN in the state the facility is located.
Must possess the skills to perform techniques and practices of a treatment nurse.
Must have at least one year clinical experience in a hospital or long term care facility.
Must have knowledge of and interest in the care of the geriatric resident.
Performance Requirements:
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility/employee information.
Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Demonstrates respect for coworkers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality and dress code.
Able to arrive and begin work on time and to report for duty as scheduled on all shifts, weekends and able to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or physically impaired.
Working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies and procedures for workplace safety including infection control procedures and application of universal precautions for blood borne pathogens and use of personal protective equipment.
Able to carry out essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodations.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
Must be able to work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
Essential functions are carried out in a variety of positions such as standing and sitting, stooping, bending, lifting, carrying as well as other physical demands may be required.
Ability to effectively communicate with physicians and other employees.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with personnel.
Able to respond to change productively and to handle additional tasks /projects as assigned.
Job Duties:
Performs treatment in accordance with physician orders.
Confers with the Director of Nursing or Nurse Consultant and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
Consults with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment for the resident.
Examines the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal finding in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision or direction.
Performs administrative duty such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, care planning, and documents a weekly progress notes of wounds.
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callous, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, benign tumors, etc.
Ensure the residents that are identified as moderate to high risk for the development of press ulcers are appropriately managed according to the facility's protocols Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspections, and turning activity.
Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident.
Participate as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing Services in the planning and conducting of in-serving training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility.
Participates and attends in-service training programs in the facility designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession.
Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to ensure adequate supplies or products or available.
Be familiar with appropriate use of personal protective equipment offered by the facility, including but not limited to, masks, gowns and gloves.
Be familiar and follow Universal Precautions with all treatment Monitors weekly body audits and reports abnormal findings to DON.
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Dermatology Geriatrics Wound Care Physical setting:
Long term care Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental schedule:
On call Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday License/Certification:
RN License (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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