Wound Care LVN: Compassionate Wound Healing Pro

North Houston Transitional Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Houston Transitional Care is seeking a Treatment Nurse to ensure effective and efficient care per physician orders and facility policy. You will report to the Director of Nursing and work to maintain high quality care for residents.

Responsibilities include communicating with residents and families, documenting care, administering medications, wound assessment, updating care plans, and coordinating with physicians and health professionals.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years or more experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service for residents.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
• Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician's orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
• Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
• Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
• Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing.
• Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
• Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatments related issues regarding their residents including: sudden changes in skin condition or wounds; any untoward response to medications or treatment; any treatment error that presents a significant risk; inability to obtain or administer treatment-related medications or services as prescribed.

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

Two (2) years or more experience in long-term care

Job description

North Houston Transitional Care is seeking a Treatment Nurse to ensure effective and efficient care per physician orders and facility policy. You will report to the Director of Nursing and work to maintain high quality care for residents.

Responsibilities include communicating with residents and families, documenting care, administering medications, wound assessment, updating care plans, and coordinating with physicians and health professionals.