Care - licensed practical nurse - nursing

JOB DETAILS We are seeking applicants for Treatment / Wound Care Nurse, LPN Under the direction of the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

Qualifications Current LPN license by State required with experience in the long term care or working with the geriatric population preferred.

Wound care or treatment certifications in the state where the specific duties are being performed is preferred but we will certify the right applicants.

Duties Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent

Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents

Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection

Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan

Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol

Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning

Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel

Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatment

Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility

Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident

Elite Low Cost Gold Plan Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance with low premiums and low deductibles

Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.