Wound Care & Resident Support Nurse (RN/LPN)

Riverside Healthcare Center; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare Center in Covington, GA seeks an attentive nurse (RN or LPN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians and guided by standards of practice. You will monitor skin integrity, assist in care planning, document progress, and ensure patient safety in a team-oriented environment.

Join a facility that emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care for the elderly, and adherence to infection control policies.

Qualifications

• Valid RN or LPN license in good standing with the state.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn facility software.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and per nursing standards.
• Perform preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care.
• Monitor turning, positioning, and decubitus care; communicate with physician/family.
• Participate in rounds with physicians and care planning.
• Document resident progress and changes in medical records.
• Notify physician of new skin problems or changes in condition.
• Ensure supplies and cleanliness of treatment carts and equipment.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Protect residents' rights and maintain confidentiality.
• Attend educational sessions and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing license (RN/LPN)

Excellent communication

Assessment skills

Documentation

Computer literacy

Compassion for elderly

Education

State nursing license (RN or LPN)

Job description

Riverside Healthcare Center in Covington, GA seeks an attentive nurse (RN or LPN) to deliver comprehensive nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians and guided by standards of practice. You will monitor skin integrity, assist in care planning, document progress, and ensure patient safety in a team-oriented environment.

Join a facility that emphasizes teamwork, compassionate care for the elderly, and adherence to infection control policies.