Weekend Wound Care Nurse

Highlands-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Cente; Normal (TN); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Early wage access through Tapcheck

Continuing Education Opportunities

PTO and holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Employee appreciation events

Résumé du poste

Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN seeks a Weekend Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) to join our skilled nursing team. You will assess and manage complex wounds on weekends, collaborate with physicians and therapists, and educate families on care plans.

This full-time weekend role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based wound care and excellent communication with the interdisciplinary team. Requirements include TN RN or LPN license, 2+ years nursing with wound care experience,

Qualifications

• TN RN or LPN license required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing with at least 1 year in wound care.
• Wound care certification (WCC, CWCN) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wound care products, dressings, and advanced healing techniques.

Responsabilités

• Assess, monitor, and treat acute and chronic wounds.
• Develop individualized wound care plans with the care team.
• Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, and debridement as needed.
• Educate patients and families on proper wound care and prevention.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans with the team.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, dietitians and other professionals.
• Stay updated on current wound care practices and equipment.

Connaissances

Wound care

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical judgment

Formation

RN/LPN TN license

Outils

Wound care products

Description du poste

Weekend Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN)

Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center – Memphis, TN

Full Time Weekends 7:00AM-3:00PM | Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care

Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced WeekendWound Care Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team in Memphis, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing and treating complex wounds in a skilled nursing environment, providing high-quality patient care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal healing outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in TN.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year in wound care or a related field.
• Certification in Wound Care (WCC, CWCN, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong knowledge of wound care products, dressing materials, and advanced wound healing techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and other complex skin conditions.
• Develop individualized wound care plans, in collaboration with the healthcare team, and implement evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Perform wound assessments, dressing changes, debridement, and other procedures as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on proper wound care and prevention strategies.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary, keeping the team informed of any changes or concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Stay updated on current wound care practices, techniques, and equipment.

Why Join Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center

We believe in supporting the people who care for our residents every day. Our team environment is positive, respectful, and focused on quality care.

We offer:

• -Competitive Pay
• -Early wage access through Tapcheck
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• -PTO and holiday pay
• -401(k) retirement plan
• -Health, dental, and vision insurance
• -Life and disability insurance
• -Employee referral program
• -Career growth opportunities
• -Employee appreciation events

Our Mission

At Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to providing care with dignity, kindness, individuality, and excellence.

Dignity – Every resident and employee is treated with respect

Kindness – We care for residents like family

Individuality – Every resident has a unique story

Excellence – We provide the highest level of care every day

Join a team where your work matters and your voice is heard.

Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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