Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Bedford Care Centers; Picayune, Northern (MS, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Incentive Pay

Daily Pay

Direct deposit

Bereavement leave

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Family Medical Leave

IND123

Job summary

Bedford Care Centers in Mississippi seeks an RN to coordinate, oversee, and deliver daily quality treatment for residents according to Physicians’ Orders, with a focus on preventing skin breakdown and pressure ulcers. The role requires teamwork with staff, respectful communication with residents, families, and colleagues, and a sincere interest in elder care.

Responsibilities include updating care plans, monitoring wounds, and ensuring adherence to Bedford wound care protocols.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in Mississippi.
• Prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with knowledge of nursing techniques.
• Must pass drug screens and background check.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and updates Resident’s Care Plan with wound progress.
• Assumes Charge Nurse on unit as needed.
• Provides treatment according to Physicians’ Orders.
• Monitors skin problems and notifies DON of changes.
• Assesses decubitus; records wound observations weekly.
• Communicates changes in condition to RN Supervisor.
• Notifies Physician and family as needed.
• Charts progress weekly and schedules treatments.
• Orders supplies following Bed­ford wound care protocol.
• Observes and instructs Nursing Staff and Aides.
• Provides in-service training and reports to Director/Administrator.
• Maintains regular attendance; may work varied shifts and at other facilities.
• Ensures bedridden patients are turned at least every two hours.
• Looks for pressure areas to prevent wounds and provides skin care.

Skills

Nursing skills

Care planning

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN License in good standing in Mississippi

Job description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates, oversees and provides daily quality treatment and care of Residents according to Physicians’ Orders; primarily responsible for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers; must exhibit sincere interest to work with elderly and be able to develop and sustain the cooperation of others; must communicate courteously with Employees, Residents and others

QUALIFICATIONS:

RN License in good standing in the State of Mississippi; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of Nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices, skills and application, with thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Long-Term Care; must have good planning and organization skills; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and updates Resident’s Care Plan with progress or decline of wounds and/or Pressure Ulcers

• Assumes position of Charge Nurse on unit as needed or requested

• Provides treatment to Residents according to Physicians’ Orders

• Monitors and treats Residents’ skin problems; notifies DON of any increase in skin problems

• Assesses Residents’ Decubitus (pressure ulcers); records observations and stage of wounds weekly, or sooner as needed

• Provides information regarding all Residents to RN Supervisor regarding any changes in condition and care

• Notifies Physician if new Orders are indicated or needed; notifies Physician and family as needed

• Charts information at least weekly regarding progress and observations of wounds and Pressure Ulcers

• Schedules treatments at times convenient for the Resident

• Orders treatment supplies from the Pharmacy and Central Supply following Bedford Wound Care Protocol

• Observes, monitors and provides instructions for Nursing Staff and Nurse Aides

• Provides in-service training programs as requested

• Provides reports requested by Director of Nursing or Administrator

• Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of the Residents

• Ensures that bedridden patients are turned at least every two hours

• Looks for and reports pressure areas to prevent the development of decubitus and provides skin care

• Assists during Admission identifying Residents at risk of developing skin problems or decline in condition

• Maintains excellent attendance unless valid conditions exist; promptly notifies DON or designee of impending absence or tardiness according to Company Policy

• Although the usual hours of this position are daytime work, Employee may be assigned to work any schedule, shift, unit, duties, other positions, Holidays, weekends, extra hours, and/or at another facility

• Excellent Benefits:

• Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay

• Paid sick leave

• Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay

• Daily Pay – upon your request

• Direct deposit

• Bereavement leave

• Retirement Savings Plan/401K

• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave

• IND123