Wound Care RN/LPN

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing; Forest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Fringe Benefits

Employee Perks

KinderCare Discount

Plum Benefits

Job summary

Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Forest Hills, TN is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care under medical direction for residents. The role emphasizes treatment and therapy of skin disorders, collaborating with the care team, and adjusting plans to meet residents' physical and psychological needs.

Daily pay is available and a comprehensive benefits package is offered. You will work with the Nursing Supervisor, Medical Director, and attending physicians to

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse with wound care experience.
• Ability to collaborate with the care team and physicians.
• Strong assessment and charting skills.

Responsibilities

• Confer with Nursing leadership on dermatologic disorders in residents.
• Consult with Care Planning to plan skin care treatments.
• Initiate referrals; respond to requests from residents, physicians or staff.
• Examine charts to identify when physician referral is needed.
• Perform admin tasks: forms, reports, evaluations, charting.
• Maintain skin care policies and explain to physicians and families.
• Provide written/oral reports to attending physician or DON.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Wound Care

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY

The primary purpose of the 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.

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.

Benefits Offered:

• medical/dental/vision insurance and paid vacation time.
• Highly competitive salary
• Insurance
• Fringe Benefits
• Employee Perks
• KinderCare Discount
• Plum Benefits (Discounted tickets to destinations and attractions)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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