Wound Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWound NurseJob Type: FULL TIMELocation: Black Mountain, NCCompany: Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterJoin our dynamic team at Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a Long-Term Care facility dedicated to providing quality care to our residents. We are under new management and excited to offer an amazing new benefits package!Job Summary:In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Wound/Treatment Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Residents. The Wound Nurse is responsible for performing skin treatments for all Residents under their care. This position will obtain treatment orders from attending physicians and assist with modifying the treatment regimen in accordance with established policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Complete a Head-to-Toe body audit on all new admissions and re-admissions to ensure that all open areas have been identified by the admitting nurse.Review residents that have been identified to have new skin alterations and ensure implementation of skin sheet, treatment, specialty mattress, Braden scale updated, T&P orders, heels up orders or boots (if applicable) and initiate care plan (UM).Update skin sheets every 7 days.Assist with new admissions and re-admissions when directed.Consult with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed.Initiate requests for consultation or referral.Assess the residents and their records on admission and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision or directions.May act as a Unit Nurse when directed.Provide supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.Additional Information:Current State License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseC.P.R. certifiedWound certified preferredWhy Work with Us:Competitive wages and shift differentialsAMAZING comprehensive insurance benefits packagePTO401KHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceAnnual raisesAdvancement opportunitiesSame day pay optionNew added bonuses available every pay periodWeekly employee appreciation activities, give outs, and giftsEmployee discounts to local and national vendorsUniversity partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependentsHow to Apply:If you are passionate about providing quality care and are looking for a new opportunity, please apply to this role by [insert instructions]. We look forward to hearing from you!Mountain Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.#YAD123