Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

CareRite Centers, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Competitive salary

Employee perks

Job summary

CareRite Centers, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an LPN or RN Wound Care nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction, focusing on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

You will work with the Nursing Supervisor and Medical Director, modify treatment plans as needed, and collaborate with regional staff to meet residents' needs. Daily pay is offered along with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Confer with the Director of Nursing and licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.
• Consult with Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations and skin care plans.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
• Respond to requests from residents, physicians, or nursing staff.
• Examine residents and records to identify when to refer to a physician for evaluation or directions.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
• Interpret policies to physicians, residents' family members, and the public as appropriate.
• Make written and oral reports to attending physician, Medical Director, or DON regarding status and care.

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

LPN or RN Wound Care

The primary purpose of the LPN/RN Wound Care Nurse us to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents attending physicians, the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychological needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility. Collaborates with regional staff as needed to work together toward mutual goals.

LPN or RN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions: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.

SCHEDULE VARIES

Benefits Offered:

• medical/dental/vision insurance and paid vacation time.
• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Employee Perks

An Equal Opportunity Employer