Wound Care Nurse

YAD Management

Black Mountain (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differentials

Insurance benefits

PTO

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual raises

Advancement opportunities

Same-day pay

Bonuses

Employee appreciation

Discounts at vendors

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Black Mountain, NC is seeking a Wound Nurse to provide specialized skin care, perform wound treatments, and coordinate treatment plans with physicians. You will audit new admissions, update skin sheets, and guide CNAs in care delivery.

The role requires active NC RN or LPN licensure, CPR certification, and a focus on wound care. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

Active license to practice as RN or LPN in NC.
Active CPR certification.
Wound care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete a Head-to-Toe audit on new admissions to identify all open areas.
Review residents with new skin alterations and implement skin care plans and orders.
Update skin sheets every 7 days.
Assist with new admissions and re-admissions as directed.
Collaborate with Nursing on assessments and plan skin care treatments.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral as needed.
Assess residents and determine when physician evaluation is required.
May act as a Unit Nurse when directed.
Supervise CNAs and verify completion of assigned tasks.

Skills

Wound care

Patient care

Team supervision

CPR certified

Education

RN license

LPN license

Job description

Wound Nurse

Job Type: FULL TIME

Location: Black Mountain, NC

Company: Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Join our dynamic team at Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a Long-Term Care facility dedicated to providing quality care to our residents. We are under new management and excited to offer an amazing new benefits package!

Job Summary:

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Wound/Treatment Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Residents. The Wound Nurse is responsible for performing skin treatments for all Residents under their care. This position will obtain treatment orders from attending physicians and assist with modifying the treatment regimen in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Complete a Head-to-Toe body audit on all new admissions and re-admissions to ensure that all open areas have been identified by the admitting nurse.
Review residents that have been identified to have new skin alterations and ensure implementation of skin sheet, treatment, specialty mattress, Braden scale updated, T&P orders, heels up orders or boots (if applicable) and initiate care plan (UM).
Update skin sheets every 7 days.
Assist with new admissions and re-admissions when directed.
Consult with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
Assess the residents and their records on admission and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision or directions.
May act as a Unit Nurse when directed.
Provide supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.