Skilled Nursing Wound Care Nurse (RN/LVN)

Rockport Healthcare Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee prescribed treatments for residents in the facility. The role emphasizes skin and wound care, physician-ordered treatments, and regular assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing license in the practicing state, a nursing degree or diploma, and at least one year of nursing experience, including in skilled nursing settings. Strong English communication and health status are required.

Qualifications

• One year experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state in which practicing.
• Possess one or more year’s experience in a skilled nursing care facility.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Possess mental and physical health.

Responsibilities

• Assess resident’s skin condition by doing complete body assessment on admission, re-admission and return from day, night or extended leave of absence.
• Initiate the Nurse’s Skin and Wound Progress report upon identification of any skin problem and/or pressure ulcer.
• Notify attending physician promptly when any skin condition is identified.
• Initiate all treatments immediately as prescribed by attending physician.
• Ensure that all skin conditions have corresponding treatment orders.
• Ensure that all sites of any skin problems are identified and documented on the nursing assessment form upon admission.

Skills

English language

Nursing licensure

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee prescribed treatments for residents in the facility. The role emphasizes skin and wound care, physician-ordered treatments, and regular assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing license in the practicing state, a nursing degree or diploma, and at least one year of nursing experience, including in skilled nursing settings. Strong English communication and health status are required.