Wound Care/Treatment Nurse, RN - $15k Sign On Bonus Great rates and benefits!

Legacy Health And Rehabilitation Of Pleasant Grove LLC
Pleasant Grove, AL, US
Full-time

We are seeking applicants for Treatment / Wound Care Nurse, RN

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.

Qualifications :

  • Current RN. license by State required with experience in the long term care or working with the geriatric population preferred.
  • Wound care or treatment certifications in the state where the specific duties are being performed is preferred but we will certify the right applicants.

Duties :

  • Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
  • Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
  • Manage and treat specific skin disorders
  • Coordinates weekly skin rounds
  • Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
  • Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan
  • Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
  • Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
  • Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel
  • Order and tracks the usage of supplies / equipment in prevention and treatment
  • Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility
  • Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident

We offer the following benefits for you and your family :

  • Competitive Wages
  • Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductibles
  • Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation
  • Best in class employee referral program

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

25 days ago
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