Wound Care Nurse (RN) Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

We are inviting qualified candidates who share our vision to join the "Energy Bus" at CHS.

CHS provides a positive energy environment, clear vision, career growth and friendly work environment where we recognize your commitment and dedication to our residents and families. We look forward to your long-term employment with our organization. Thank you for choosing us to pursue your career in healthcare.

CHS is not just another long-term care company, we're an employee-owned company (ESOP!), meaning you are an owner and stakeholder in our collective growth and success. We believe in empowering our team, providing exceptional care to our residents, and being an industry leader throughout the communities we serve.

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As a Treatment/Wound Nurse for a CHS facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions.

• Obtain report and implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary in relation to the resident's treatment needs.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned to assess and report the skin condition of each resident, and take necessary follow up action.
• Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations and initiate an immediate plan of action according to nursing home policies and procedures.
• Instruct nursing assistants in proper, preventive safety measures and use of adaptive equipment to meet the needs of each resident.
• Document resident care provided and resident's response or lack of response to treatment provided.
• Assess and report changes in resident's condition to physician, nursing supervisor and responsible party and to take follow up action as necessary.
• Assess special skin problems weekly as to stage, size, sites, depth, color, drainage, and odor of condition. Perform basic nursing skills.
• Obtain physician's orders and any revisions for treatments needed.
• Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned in compliance with regulations. Participate in resident care conferences.
• Give daily instructions to nursing assistants regarding care that relates to treatments.
• Administer treatments according to physician's orders, to accurately record treatment performed, and to keep weekly progress notes.