Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse - (RN or LPN) - Full Time

Position: Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse - (RN or LPN) - Full Time Location: Durham, NC Job Id: 712 # of Openings: 1 $7500 Sign on Bonus (for Full Time Nurse Position) Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse - (RN or LPN) - Full Time - Pavilion Skilled Health Care Center Summary Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, continence concerns, or related issues. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides care to patients with compromised skin integrity under the direction of an HCP. Assists the HCP during exams. Documents patient condition, vital statistics, diagnosis, and prescribed treatments. Provides treatments or administers medications as directed and in compliance with established wound or skin care protocol. Works in conjunction with nursing staff to assure all skin alterations are treated. Facilitates, monitors, and evaluates resident plan of care residing in the skilled nursing healthcare setting. Examines residents during resident admission process and ongoing. Conducts assessments using designated format. Advise and effectively communicate the plan of care to nursing staff and ensure that the plan is being followed. Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to wound care/treatment. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for assigned residents. Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. Completes Healthcare Rounds as assigned by Director of Nursing or Administrator. Assists with nursing audits as assigned by Director of Nursing. Must interact courteously, tactfully and politely with managers, co-workers, residents, vendors or associates to preserve productivity and morale. Additional duties may be assigned. Hospitality Promises You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile. You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect. You will strive to anticipate our residents’ needs and act accordingly. You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. You will hold yourself and others accountable. You will make our residents feel important. You will embrace and value everyone’s differences. You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?” You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. You will pay attention to details. Qualifications/Experience Bachelor's or Associates degree in nursing and RN licensure is highly preferred and will consider LPN with Wound Care/Treatment experience. Wound Care certification is strongly preferred and experience working LTC or SNF setting for several years. Experience working with geriatric population as a RN or LPN and must be licensed as a nurse with North Carolina Board of Nursing. Competencies Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills Work collaboratively with Nursing, HCP and other team members. Comprehensive knowledge of wound care/treatment Work Schedule One Full Time position available, Day Shift Hours 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Some additional hours in the evenings, weekends and holidays may be required to meet the business demands of the position. Benefit Package Highlights Some highlights of our comprehensive benefit package for qualifying full-time and part-time team members may include: 128+ hours of annual Paid Time Off PLUS Holiday Pay and PTO Sellback/Cash-in Choices of affordable and comprehensive Health Insurance options for Employee, Child, Family and/or Spouse Prescription Drugs Plan Vision Plan 403b Plan (retirement plan with employer matching program) Group Term Life/AD&D Long Term Disability PTO and Holidays Daily Pay Payroll Option Available Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Account Short-Term Disability Insurance, Cancer, Critical Illness and Whole Life Insurance Wellness Plan that is attached to the medical benefits. Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services Reduced fees for onsite Massage Therapist and Chiropractor Payroll Deduction for Meals (onsite dining room) Access to resident pool, fitness center and scenic walking trails Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Croasdaile Village