Wound Care Nurse, RN and LPN

Communicarehealth; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in post-acute care is looking for a dedicated RN or LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse to join their compassionate team. This role is vital in providing exceptional care and support to residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a strong focus on teamwork and respect, you'll find a home-like environment where you can truly make a difference. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow in your career while being part of a family-oriented company that values excellence in care. If you are passionate about nursing and want to be part of a caring community, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN or LPN license in Maryland; wound certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform treatments and dressing changes on residents per policy and physician orders.
• Recommend treatment procedures to attending physicians and maintain documentation.

Skills

Wound Care

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Supervisory Skills

Healthcare Experience

Education

Current RN or LPN License

Wound Certification

Job description

Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives.Fayette Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies,is looking for a dedicated RN OR LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE!

WHAT WE OFFER

Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including:

1. Life
2. LTD/STD
3. Medical, Dental, and Vision
4. 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts

CATCH THE SPIRIT!

When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.

Do you have what it takes to be an RN OR LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse with CommuniCare?

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess a current license as a RN or LPN in the state where the center is located. Wound Certification preferred.
2. Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
3. Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
4. Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
5. Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.
2. Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
3. Perform trach care and suctioning.
4. Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.
5. Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
6. Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.

THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT

A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another.