Wound Nurse

Wound Nurse - Sterling, Illinois At Allure of Sterling, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional care and compassion to our residents. As a Wound Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing primary skin care to our residents, promoting healing, and improving their overall well-being. Pay: $33-$42 an hour Benefits & Incentives Pick-Up Bonus 401(k) with 3% Company Match Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Disability & Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Daily Pay Option Paid Time Off (PTO) Package Supportive staffing ratios Positive, team-oriented work environment Responsibilities Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding the dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility. Examine residents and their records, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to recognize when to refer to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or direction. Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents, perform assessments, and initiate requests for consultation or referral. Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions. Assist in resident rehabilitation activities and provide preventative health care services. Make written and oral reports to the attending physician, Medical Director, or DON concerning the status and care of residents. Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to wound care treatments. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications LPN/RN with current unencumbered state licensure Wound Certification from an accredited institution preferred Current CPR certification Minimum of 2 years of experience as an LPN/RN Physical Demands Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday Must be able to speak and write the English language Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet If you're a compassionate and skilled Wound Nurse looking for a rewarding career, we invite you to join our team at Allure of Sterling. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals! #J-18808-Ljbffr