Nurse Care Specialist (LPN/RN) – Wound & Rehab

GL Virginia Shenandoah LLC; Poquoson (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab Center in Poquoson, VA is seeking a qualified nurse to document residents' conditions and promptly implement physicians' orders.

You will conduct weekly skin audits, document wound care, assign nursing tasks, perform treatments, and assist with tests. The role also includes infection control oversight, staff training, and coordinating care with other departments.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN license in Virginia.
• Experience in long-term care or rehab settings preferred.
• Ability to document accurately and follow physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.
• Implements physicians’ orders promptly.
• Weekly Skin Audits on all residents.
• Weekly documentation on wound care log and nurses notes, to include measurements, treatments and response to treatment.
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Performs treatments for assigned resident’s and documents that treatment as required by Regency, state and federal regulations.
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.
• Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.
• Assure that adequate supplies are available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Monitor Nursing service to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure that all nursing work areas (i.e. nurse’s station, med rooms etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Participate in the review and revision of care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the nursing department as pertaining to Wound Care Management.
• Contact families of residents with skin treatments on a weekly basis with an update.
• Ensure Medical Director & Director of Nursing are made aware of wounds that are not responding to treatment weekly.
• Consult with RD, Dietary Manager and PT on complicated wound healing.
• Oversee the facility Infection Control Program, to insure each infection is monitored and follow-up labs as ordered.
• Prepare the monthly infection control report with tracking and trends.
• Infection control report done on all infection.
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.
• Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale.
• Answer resident call lights and ensure that all residents are checked frequently.
• Any suspected abuse must be reported to the Director of Nursing/Administrator immediately.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient documentation

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Job description

Bayside of Poquoson Health and Rehab Center in Poquoson, VA is seeking a qualified nurse to document residents' conditions and promptly implement physicians' orders.

You will conduct weekly skin audits, document wound care, assign nursing tasks, perform treatments, and assist with tests. The role also includes infection control oversight, staff training, and coordinating care with other departments.