Wound Nurse

Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Courtland, VA 23837, US

Wound Nurse

Job Summary:

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals at Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Wound Nurse to join our team. As a Wound Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all residents. Your expertise in wound care will help us achieve our organization's goal of improving the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities:

Complete a Head-to-Toe body audit on all new admissions and re-admissions to ensure that all open areas have been identified by the admitting nurse
Review residents with new skin alterations and ensure implementation of skin sheets, treatment, specialty mattress, Braden scale updated, T&P orders, heels up orders or boots (if applicable) and initiate care plan (UM)
Update skin sheets every 7 days and ensure that care plans are updated weekly for pressure and non-pressure areas
Treatments are to be completed by Wound Nurse to: Vascular, Surgical, Pressure of stage 2 or greater Monday-Friday
Provide supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff, ensuring that assignments have been completed
Consult with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed
Initiate requests for consultation or referral
Assess the residents and their records on admission and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision or directions
May act as a Unit Nurse when directed
Administer medications within the scope of practice of the R.N. or L.P.N. Licensure
Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift
Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each resident that reflect his/her condition and progress
Ensure that residents care plans are being followed and assess each Guest's status in accord with their care plan
Round with Wound physician weekly and prn with physicians
Provide wound care when needed and delegate prn
Complete weekly skin sheets
Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care
Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment
Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously
Assist with new admissions and re-admissions when directed
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed

Requirements:

Graduate from an accredited nursing program
Current State License as an RN Registered Nurse or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
CPR certified
Wound certified preferred

Benefits:

New competitive wages and shift differentials
Amazing comprehensive insurance benefits package
PTO
401K
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Annual raises
Advancement opportunities
Same day pay option
New added bonuses available every pay period
Weekly employee appreciation activities, give outs, and gifts
Employee discounts to local and national vendors
University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

How to Apply:

If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity to become a Wound Nurse at Courtland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Join our team today and start making a difference in the lives of our residents!

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