Treatment Wound Care Nurse Rn or LVN

OPCO Skilled Management; Sulphur Springs (TX); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Résumé du poste

Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide specialized wound care in a long-term care setting. Licensed in the state, with BLS/CPR current and at least one year of relevant experience in long-term care.

A preference for SNF experience applies. Responsibilities include skin assessments, treatment administration, progress documentation, and collaboration with physicians on orders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN or LVN program and licensed in the state of practice.
• One year of experience providing specialized treatments in a long-term care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)

Responsabilités

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately.
• Document findings and contact physician for new or revised orders; monitor wound healing progress.
• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations, including weekly assessments and momentum of data.
• Identify and implement risk minimization measures, including Braden risk scales on admission.
• Educate newly hired staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and wound care resources.
• Coordinate supplies for wound care and assist with case reviews with Nursing leadership.
• Monitor state and federal regulations and stay updated on industry practices in wound management.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports with recommendations for practice changes.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Formation

RN or LVN program

Description du poste

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits Offered:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401K

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice, required.
• One-year experience providing specialized treatments in long term care setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately to ensure that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained.
• Documents findings appropriately and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders; Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.
• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations including risk assessment, prevention and minimizing activities; Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation; Identify and maintain effective methods to gather pressure ulcer and skin alteration related information; Calculiates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates.
• Investigate and identify center practices and risk minimizing measures, including accurate completion of Braden risk scales on admission, implementation of preventive interventions.
• Monitor timely implementation of preventive interventions for at risk residents, including new admissions, individuals with skin alterations and individuals at risk for development of skin alterations.
• Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available.
• Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply. Assist the Director of Nursing and medical director with case review for center acquired pressure ulcers.
• Monitor changes in state and federal regulations and current industry-standard practices; Keeps current with industry trends through ongoing specialized education in the area of skin and wound management
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports including recommendations for changes in center practice for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.