Health Care Nurse/LPN

Orchard Valley Health and Rehabilitation is a member of the Ascent Health family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!
We value our employees and provide a great working environment!
Position Description: The Wound Nurse will provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
What you will do: Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.

Monitor turning and positioning of residents.

Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.

Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.

Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.

Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.

Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.

Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

What you need: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current state license.

Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.

Must have a current/active CPR certification.

Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.

Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

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