Weekend Wound Care/Treatment Nurse

Weekend Treatment Nurse

The Weekend Treatment Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality wound care, skin assessments, and treatment services to residents while ensuring compliance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and facility policies. This position plays a key role in promoting wound healing, preventing skin breakdown, and maintaining accurate documentation throughout weekend coverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all ordered wound care and treatment procedures according to physician orders and established clinical standards.
• Complete comprehensive skin assessments on admission, readmission, return from hospital, and as assigned.
• Monitor wound progression and promptly report changes in resident condition to the physician and nursing leadership.
• Collaborate with the Wound Care Nurse, DON, ADON, MDS Coordinator, therapy, and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure all treatments are documented accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain treatment carts and supplies, ensuring cleanliness, organization, and appropriate inventory levels.
• Photograph wounds per facility policy and maintain accurate wound measurements and staging.
• Assist with pressure injury prevention initiatives, including resident positioning, support surfaces, and skin protection interventions.
• Educate nursing staff, residents, and families regarding wound care, skin integrity, and prevention strategies as appropriate.
• Monitor for signs and symptoms of infection and communicate concerns promptly.
• Participate in infection prevention efforts related to wound care.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state, and facility regulations regarding treatment documentation and skin management.
• Provide direct nursing care and assist with resident needs as necessary to support quality resident outcomes.
• Participate in weekend clinical rounds and communicate resident concerns during shift report.
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN or LVN/LPN license in the State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification.
• Long-term care experience preferred.
• Wound care experience preferred; wound care certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, infection control, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.
• Ability to push treatment carts and transport supplies throughout the facility.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed wound assessments and documentation.

Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday
• 8-hour or 12-hour shifts (based on facility needs)
• Occasional holiday coverage may be required.

Core Competencies

• Compassionate, resident-centered care
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Professionalism and accountability
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and quality improvement

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