Wound Prevention/Treatment Nurse

Thespringsar; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

The Springs of Broadway is seeking a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse to join our team in West Memphis, AR. Under supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Treatment Nurse will provide skin care and wound prevention/therapy for residents, emphasizing treatment and education to staff and patients.

We value a diligent TEAM PLAYER with wound care expertise who can educate the team and residents on prevention, nutrition, and healing strategies. Full-time with comprehensive benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• RN preferred.
• LTC experience required.
• Wound care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document treatments to residents.
• Communicate residents' status to other nurses and doctors.
• Assess resident reactions to medications and treatments.
• Confer with DON or licensed personnel on dermatological disorders.
• Plan and develop skin care treatments to be performed.
• Initiate consults or referrals as needed.

Skills

RN

LTC experience

Wound care experience

Education

LPN wound care certification

Job description

Are you an RN?

The Springs of Broadway is looking for a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse to join our team.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

We are looking for a diligent TEAM PLAYER to add their vast skills and knowledge about wound care and treatments to our amazing team.

Our treatment nurse provides care to our residents suffering from various health issues. Preventing wounds as well as treating them. Educating team members and patients on wound prevention and great nutrition to help prevent and heal wounds.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document treatments.
• Communicate the status of the residents to other nurses and doctors.
• Assess resident reaction to medications and treatments.
• Confer with the DON and/or other licensed personnel regarding dermatological disorders of the residents.
• Plan, develop skin care treatments to be performed.
• Initiate requests for consults, referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• RN preferred, LTC experience required, Wound Care experience required.
• If an LPN – wound care certification is required.

Full Time position offers PTO (Paid Time Off), Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

Put in an application online or stop by 800 W Broadway ST West Memphis AR 72301.

Contact Dachia for any additional information 870-735-5174.