LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

Apploi; Brentwood Estates (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

Competitive salary

Insurance

Fringe benefits

KinderCare discount

Plum benefits

Job summary

Apploi in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction, with emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to adjust treatment plans and ensure adherence to established policies.

You will perform administrative duties, assist in planning care, and communicate recommendations as needed to the attending physician or Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.
• Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral and respond to requests from residents, physicians, or nursing staff.
• Examine residents and their records to recognize when to refer to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting.
• Implement and maintain policies and procedures related to skin care treatments and communicate them to physicians, resident families, and the public.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or DON.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Wound Care

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

The primary purpose of the Wound Care Nurse us to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction

and supervision of the residents attending physicians, the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing or the Medical

Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying

the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychological needs of the resident, in accordance with established

medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility. Collaborates with regional

staff as needed to work together toward mutual goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions:

Confer with the Director of Nursing and / or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic

disorders of residents in the facility.

Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and

developing the skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.

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

nursing staff.

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.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies,

charting, etc.

Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments. Interpret

these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate.

Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the

DON concerning the status and care of the residents.

Benefits Offered:

• medical/dental/vision insurance and paid vacation time.
• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Employee Perks
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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