RN, Wound Care Treatment Nurse

Liberty Regional Medical Center; Ludowici (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Regional Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care for residents in the Long-Term Care department. This role entails supervising skilled personnel on shift and ensuring safe, compliant care.

The incumbent will refer unusual clinical problems to the RN and work under the Director of Nursing to maintain high standards of wound care and resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (minimum)
• Current GA RN license
• BLS certification required
• 1+ year LTC wound care experience preferred
• Wound ostomy certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for residents in the Long-Term Care department
• Supervise skilled personnel on assigned shift
• Refer unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing

Skills

Registered Nurse

Wound care

Long-term care

BLS certification

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

JOB SUMMARYThis position is for a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse – Registered Nurse whose responsibility is to provide direct nursing activities for residents receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in the Long-Term Care department, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Participates in activities that ensure the safe and efficient provision of Nursing care adolescent, adult and geriatric resident populations. Refers unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse. Responsible for the supervision of skilled personnel during an assigned shift. The position reports to the Director of Nursing.JOB QUALIFICATIONSMinimum level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of an associate degree in nursing.Formal Training: Clinical competence in nursing preferred.Licensure, Certifications & Registration: Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia; BLS certification required.Work Experience: Basic technical nursing skills. Basic computer skills. Completion of a clinical preceptorship while a student nurse if no work experience yet attained. Preferred experience of a Minimum of one (1) year of experience in long-term care (LTC) wound care and current Wound skin Ostomy Certification.