Wound Care Nurse (RN) - Sign On Bonus

The Laurels of Gahanna; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with match

DailyPay access

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Gahanna in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Wound Care Nurse to deliver primary skin care to residents and adapt treatment plans under physician guidance.

You will collaborate with the nursing team to manage skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and related conditions, ensuring protocols are followed and residents receive attentive, compassionate care consistent with our facility's standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Ohio.
• 1–3 years in long-term care preferred.
• At least two years wound care experience preferred.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Director of Nursing and licensed staff on dermatologic disorders.
• Identify, manage and treat skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and related lesions.
• Assist in planning and developing skin care protocols with physician oversight.
• Provide treatments for skin disorders as ordered by the physician and ensure protocol adherence.

Skills

RN licensure (OH)

Wound care experience

CPR certification

Dermatologic care knowledge

Education

Ohio RN license

Job description

As the Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the guest, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

• Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental and vision.
• 401K with matching funds.
• DailyPay , a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.
• Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Confers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.
• Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing.
• Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.
• Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.
• Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/ or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state.
• At least two years experience working in wound care preferred.
• CPR certification.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.