Weekend Wound Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes – Houston, TX 77040 Position Type: Part Time Job Shift: Day Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! Paradigm at Woodwind Lakes is seeking a skilled, dedicated, and compassionate Wound Care Nurse for weekends (Saturday and Sunday) to join the Paradigm Healthcare family. Job Duties Provide direct nursing care in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the delivery of a resident’s care plan in accordance with physician orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility. Supervise daily work assignments and unit assignments, and assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing tasks. Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care. Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies as directed. Conduct oneself in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies. Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations to the Administrator. Provide education to residents, families, and caregivers when needed or as directed by Administration and/or physician. Provide prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies. Deliver care in a courteous, kind, gentle, and friendly manner, respecting residents’ dignity and privacy. Ensure nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner; if delayed, provide explanations for the delay. Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure nursing staff perform work in accordance with acceptable standards. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals per facility policies. Report known or suspected incidents of fraud, abuse, neglect, or misappropriation to the Administrator. Ensure departmental computer workstations left unattended are properly logged off or protected by an automatic screensaver within established policy guidelines. Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility information systems. Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Professional development assistance Qualifications Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state. Associate Degree in Nursing is required. Two (2) years of experience in Long‑Term Care is preferred. Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices is preferred. Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care is preferred. Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet). #J-18808-Ljbffr