Wound Care Nurse (RN/LPN) – Daily Pay & Benefits

CareRite Centers, LLC; Green Hills (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction and supervision within the facility. The role emphasizes treatment and therapy of skin disorders and collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and attending physicians.

The nurse will modify treatment regimens to meet residents' physical and psychological needs, ensure compliance with medical practices and state requirements, and work with

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.
• Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• 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.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.

Skills

Dermatology care

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Education

RN License

Job description

CareRite Centers, LLC is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction and supervision within the facility. The role emphasizes treatment and therapy of skin disorders and collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, Medical Director, and attending physicians.

The nurse will modify treatment regimens to meet residents' physical and psychological needs, ensure compliance with medical practices and state requirements, and work with