Wound Nurse RN

Vered Healthcare Group; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vered Healthcare Group is seeking a Full-time Wound Care LPN/RN to join our team in Anderson, SC. The nurse will assess and address the clinical needs of residents with wounds, coordinating with the care team to plan and implement appropriate care.

Responsibilities include identifying and treating skin conditions, conducting wound assessments, documenting findings, and participating in care plan development with ongoing follow-up assessments and preventive measures for pressure relief and

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds
• Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders and appropriate techniques
• Complete a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound
• Complete follow-up assessments weekly and as needed; document all assessments in the medical record
• Confer with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan
• Document resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident's condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative
• Monitor implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care

Job description

We are currently seeking a Full-time Wound Care LPN/RN to join our team. As part of our Team, the wound care nurse participates in assessing and evaluating the clinical needs of resident with wounds, and works with the resident and the rest of the care team in planning and implementing care that addresses the needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds
• Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders and appropriate techniques
• Complete a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound
• Complete follow-up assessments weekly and as needed; document all assessments in the medical record
• Confer with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan
• Document resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident's condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative
• Monitor implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care