Treatment Wound Care Nurse Rn or LVN

Sunny Springs Nursing Center; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a dedicated RN or LVN for a full-time role in Sulphur Springs, TX. The position entails skin assessments, wound care, and coordination with physicians to optimize resident treatment plans.

Current BLS/CPR certification is required; prior long-term care experience is preferred. You will support preventive skin care, documentation, and staff education in a dynamic SNF environment.

Qualifications

• RN or LVN license in state of practice required.
• 1 year experience in long-term care specialized treatments.
• 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately to improve or maintain skin integrity.
• Document findings and coordinate with physicians for treatment order changes; monitor wound healing progress.
• Monitor wound healing progress and adjust care as needed; maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations.
• Coordinate Braden risk assessments on admission and implement preventive interventions; monitor at-risk residents and new admissions.
• Educate newly hired staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and wound care resources.
• Ensure availability of wound care supplies and coordinate ordering with central supply.
• Assist Director of Nursing with case reviews for center-acquired pressure ulcers; stay current with industry practices.
• Provide monthly/quarterly/annual reports to QA and PI committees; adapt center practices accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in long-term care

BLS/CPR certification

Education

RN or LVN license in state of practice

Job description

• 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)

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; Calculates 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.

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