Wound Care Nurse

Sabahc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to provide exceptional skin care to residents. In this vital role, you will work closely with medical professionals to assess, manage, and treat various skin disorders. Your expertise will contribute to improving residents' quality of life through personalized care and rehabilitation activities. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered state licensure as LPN/RN is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an LPN/RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care to residents under medical supervision.
• Identify and treat skin disorders and perform assessments.
• Make recommendations for preventative health care services.

Skills

Patient Care

Skin Assessment

Wound Management

CPR Certification

Emotional Support

Education

LPN/RN License

Wound Certification

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Job Description

SUMMARY: The Wound Nurse is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physician, the Director of Nursing, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
• Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems like corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling, psoriasis, and benign tumors.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where required, perform range of motion exercises, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support, and monitor the results of physical therapy activities.
• Provide preventative health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition and prevention of common skin disorders.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures related to skin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and the public as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure.
• Wound Certification from an accredited institution preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Ability to speak and write in English.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight for at least 50 feet.