RN LPN Wound Care Nurse

Arcadia Care Morris; Morris; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Manitoba is seeking a Wound Nurse to provide primary skin care under medical supervision. The ideal candidate will need to have a current LPN/RN license and preferably a Wound Certification. Responsibilities include assessing and managing skin disorders of residents, assisting with rehabilitation activities, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure proper treatment and communication about resident care. The role demands excellent nursing skills along with physical stamina and the capacity to support residents emotionally.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience as an LPN/RN.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Ability to lift and move at least 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care to residents under medical supervision.
• Examine residents and recognize when to refer them to a physician.
• Identify and manage specific skin disorders and lesions.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities including emotional support.
• Make written and oral reports to the medical team regarding resident care.

Skills

Current CPR certification

Experience with skin disorders

Emotional support skills

Assessment and diagnostic skills

Education

LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure

Wound Certification from accredited institution

Job description

SUMMARY

The Wound Nurse is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervisor of the residents’ attending physician, the Director of Nursing, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

BENEFITS

• Salary Position
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility

Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions

Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation

Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff

Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors

Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where require, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support. Monitor the results of physical therapy activities.

Provide preventative health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc.,

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents

Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skRN/LPNin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate

• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure.

Wound Certification from accredited institution preferred.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to speak and write the English language

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet