Wound Care Nurse-PT

Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to join their compassionate team. This role involves delivering quality wound care, assessing residents' skin integrity, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care. With a focus on creating a supportive environment, the center values the contributions of every team member and offers opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in residents' lives, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as an LPN/RN.
• Ability to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality wound care and preventative measures for residents.
• Communicate with physicians regarding resident wound needs.
• Perform direct resident care utilizing established procedures.

Skills

Wound Care

Patient Assessment

Communication with Physicians

Nutritional Interventions

Education

Current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Now hiring Wound Care Nurse to join our team at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

***Competitive Wages***

At Dyer Rehabilitation Center, we value the contributions of every care provider and team member. We are dedicated to creating a positive and productive professional environment where all are empowered to grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

The Wound Care Nurse reports to and receives general direction from the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering quality wound care and preventative measures to maintain skin integrity of assigned residents in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.

1. Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents' wound and skin integrity, including rounds, measurements, interdisciplinary care plan review, treatment recommendations, physician orders, and required documentation.
2. Collecting and documenting residents’ skin status including medical history.
3. Wound care prevention through the plan of care.
4. Sets priorities for nursing action for wound care and prevention.
5. Communicates with physicians regarding resident wound needs.
6. Initiates nutritional interventions to ensure that residents with wounds are provided nutrition to promote wound healing.
7. Performs direct resident care utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
8. Administers treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders.
9. Conducts rounds frequently to ensure that residents with incontinence are receiving pericare and preventative ointments timely.
10. Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

1. Current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
2. Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
3. Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.
4. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
6. Must be able to speak and write the English language.
7. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
8. Must be able to work Weekends!

Benefits

Dyer Rehabilitation Center rewards its professionals for their hard work and dedication with a comprehensive benefits and incentives program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. We provide competitive pay and a multitude of opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.