Wound Care Nurse LVN

Job DescriptionJob Description*Benefits Offered:HealthcareDentalVisionPTO401kJob type: Full TimeYour Job:Arborlake is is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility.We are looking for FANTASTIC people likeYOUto join our TEAM!What does success in Long-Term Care look like?YOU!We recognize that our five star rating comes from our driven and engage workforce!We serve our Residents daily with a Spirit of Excellence which is how ensure the highest quality outcomes!Don’t be a stranger come apply! We accept walk-in interviews.1203 US-60, Socorro, NM, USABenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insurancePOSITION DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for an excellent wound care nurse who will also be responsible for discharge planning. Come apply today!QUALIFICATIONS• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice, required.• One-year experience providing specialized treatments in long term care setting.• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)RESPONSIBILITIES.• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately to ensure that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained.• Documents findings appropriately and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders; Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations including risk assessment, prevention and minimizing activities; Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation; Identify and maintain effective methods to gather pressure ulcer and skin alteration related information; Calculates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates.• Investigate and identify center practices and risk minimizing measures, including accurate completion of Braden risk scales on admission, implementation of preventive interventions.• Monitor timely implementation of preventive interventions for at risk residents, including new admissions, individuals with skin alterations and individuals at risk for development of skin alterations.• Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available.• Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply. • Assist the Director of Nursing and medical director with case review for center acquired pressure ulcers.• Monitor changes in state and federal regulations and current industry-standard practices; Keeps current with industry trends through ongoing specialized education in the area of skin and wound management• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports including recommendations for changes in center practice for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.• Discharge planning.• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.