What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Wound Management position at Christian Park Healthcare Center?
Career Opportunity: Wound Care Nurse
We are currently looking for a highly skilled Wound Care Nurse to provide expert care to our residents. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience working in wound care and be certified in CPR.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be able to work effectively in a team environment, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive pay, life insurance, and retirement savings opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Confer with Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.
Identify, manage and treat specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed by Director of Nursing. Consult with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.
Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.
Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.
