Treatment/Wound Care Nurse | LPN or RN

St Joseph Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Homestead of Denison seeks a compassionate Treatment Nurse LVN/RN to provide specialized skin care for residents under medical direction. You will assess and treat skin disorders, document findings, and collaborate with the care planning team to optimize resident comfort and recovery.

Responsibilities include developing skin care plans, communicating with physicians and families, and ensuring accurate charting and adherence to HIPAA guidelines within the facility’s protocols.

Qualifications

• Identify skin disorders and plan dermatologic care per medical direction.
• Inspect, assess, and document resident skin conditions and treat as directed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and coordinate with care planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care under physician and DON oversight.
• Assess residents and develop skin care plans with the care team.
• Complete charting and documentation of treatments and responses.
• Support admission, discharge, and care transitions for residents.
• Educate residents and families on skin care and prevention.

Skills

Dermatology care

Wound care

Assessment planning

Documentation (EHR)

Team collaboration

HIPAA compliance

Patient advocacy

Education

LPN or RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Join Our Compassionate & Dedicated Team!Our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!Strategy | Focus | PurposeWe are searching for a professional and compassionate Treatment Nurse LVN | RN who can provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of our attending physicians, the 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 psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.AdministrativeConfer with the Director of Nursing Services and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facilityConsult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be completed for the residentInitiate requests for consultation or referral | Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staffExamine the resident, medical records/charts and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to determine if physician referral is neededComplete 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 any additional persons/public as approved through HIPPAVerbal and written reports/recommendations to attending physician, Medical Director, or DON concerning status and care of the residentsMedical Nursing CareIdentify, 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 papular diseases, and benign tumorsProvide assessment and diagnostic services to residents | Complete assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection and palpationComplete quarterly physical dermatologic examination of the resident and record the results with the assessmentProvide therapeutic services | Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care planProvide within established protocols treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical DirectorEnsure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bedGive direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident’s ability to copeAssist in the admission or discharge of residentsWork with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residentsAssist in resident rehabilitation activities | Conduct range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support | Monitor the results of physical therapy activitiesProvide preventive health care services | Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc.Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the residentCharting | DocumentationComplete and file required recordkeeping forms/chartsDocument reports of accidents/incidents involving residents | Follow established proceduresComplete routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and proceduresRecord verbal and telephone orders from practitioners on order sheets or in electronic health record (EHR) per facility policiesStaff DevelopmentParticipate as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing Services in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facilityParticipate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to homeAttend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.)Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and communityAttend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession to maintain your license on a current statusSafety | SanitationAssist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure an adequate supply of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residentsBe familiar with and use as appropriate all items of personal protective equipment offered by the facility, including, but not limited to, masks, gowns, gloves, and back brace to be worn when liftingWear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when moving or lifting residents.EquipmentMaintain list(s) of equipment repairs or needs required for resident careRecommend to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shiftEnsure that appropriate safety data sheets (SDSs) are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing services departmentParticipate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipmentEducationRequired | Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programExperience | Skills | KnowledgeRequiredDemonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents servedBe a supportive Team Member | Contribute to and be an example of Team work and conceptMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionDeal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general publicAbility and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnelDemonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and have the capability and soft skills to handle difficult residentsSeek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practicesRelate information concerning a resident’s conditionsNot pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplacePreferredExperience as a Treatment/Wound Nurse, salary will be based on years of experiencePhysical | Sensory RequirementsAble to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds to a minimum height of five feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsBenefitsMedical | Dental | VisionBasic Company Paid Life insuranceLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee ChildrenShort Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal LifeDaily PayPaid Time OffPriority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.