Weekend Wound Nurse RN

Brickyard Healthcare; Merrillville (IN, GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Excellent health benefits packages

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement up to $7,500/年

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare in Merrillville, IN is seeking a Weekend Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians and directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

You will document resident progress, notify physicians of skin changes, develop and update care plans, and educate staff on wound care protocols while following infection control policies. Weekend shift availability with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State or hold a multistate license.
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification.
• Wound Certification preferable (WCC, WOCN).
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Document resident progress in the medical record
• Notify physician of new skin condition problems, changes of skin condition, and when skin conditions heal and document in resident's plan of care
• Develop, update and revise care plans when appropriate
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents. Participate in patient education, Licensed Staff meetings and facility/company training and educational activities
• Provide or assist with providing education to staff on wound care protocols, treatments, interventions
• Follow facility policy and procedure for treatment and documentation of skin concerns
• A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Skills

RN/LPN status

CPR certification

Wound care cert

Regular attendance

Education

RN or LPN license (state or multistate)

Job description

We rely on our Weekend Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician, in accordance with standards of nursing practice, regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Why Work For Us?

• Excellent pay
• Excellent health benefits packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year
• Flexible scheduling available

Benefits & Conditions:

• No waiting period for enrollment
• Three health plan options
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Document resident progress in the medical record
• Notify physician of new skin condition problems, changes of skin condition, and when skin conditions heal and document in resident's plan of care
• Develop, update and revise care plans when appropriate
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents. Participate in patient education, Licensed Staff meetings and facility/company training and educational activities
• Provide or assist with providing education to staff on wound care protocols, treatments, interventions
• Follow facility policy and procedure for treatment and documentation of skin concerns
• A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State or hold a multistate license recognized through the Nursing Compact Recognition
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification
• Wound Certification preferable (WCC, WOCN)
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance