Weekend RN: Wound Care & Treatment Specialist

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) to provide treatment-focused care for residents in a skilled nursing setting.

In this weekend role you will assess residents, manage wound care, administer medications, coordinate care plans, supervise CNAs, and document care in the EHR. Strong assessment skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current, valid RN license.
• Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, and document resident conditions.
• Manage wound care, assess skin breakdown, apply treatments, educate staff/residents, document wound status.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered, transcribing physician orders.
• Coordinate and implement care plans per physician orders and policies.
• Supervise CNAs and support skin prevention programs and daily tasks.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and timely reports.
• Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and the care team.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide education on self-care.
• Educate residents and families on treatment plans.

Skills

Wound care

Assessment & critical thinking

Care planning

Documentation

Education

Education

RN license

Job description

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Treatment RN for the weekends!

Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) - Treatment Focus

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Care:Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, and document resident conditions, reporting changes to physicians and unit managers.
• Wound Care Specialist:Manage all aspects of wound care, including assessing skin breakdown, applying treatments, educating staff/residents, documenting wound status, and completing quality assurance reports.
• Medication & Treatment Administration:Administer medications and treatments as ordered, transcribing physician orders accurately.
• Care Plan Management:Implement and coordinate care plans, ensuring adherence to physician orders, facility policies, and federal/state guidelines.
• Supervision & Delegation:Oversee and guide nursing assistants (CNAs) in providing care, ensuring proper skin prevention programs and daily tasks are completed.
• Documentation:Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely clinical records and reports.
• Communication:Act as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Emergency Response:Provide prompt response to urgent physical and emotional needs and manage emergency situations.
• Education:Educate residents and families on self-care techniques and treatment plans.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid RN license.
• Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Skills:

• Wound care expertise (dressings, assessment).
• Medication administration.
• Care planning.
• Patient/family education.
• Documentation (EHR/Charting).