Wound Nurse - Full Time

$10,000 Sign on Bonus-Full Time.

LPN and RN positions available

LPN: Wage ranging from $26-$35/hr- based on employment status (full time with benefits or PRN without benefits).

RN: Wage ranging from $38-$40/hr- based on employment status (full time with benefits or PRN without benefits).

SAME DAY PAY AND ONLINE SELF SCHEDULING!

Schedule: 4-10hr shifts per week. 

The Health Center at Standifer Place has over 500 partners that perform everything from nursing to grounds.  Providing the highest quality medical care for our residents is a commitment we take seriously.  Residents have convenient access to services on the journey from short-term care to long-term care, all on one campus  We are always looking for talented people who can join our team of professionals as we continue to look for new and better ways to provide services to our existing residents as well as new services we can start for future residents.  We are a progressive company that is never satisfied with the status quo, rather we are a premium provider of services that strives to push the envelope of what is possible.  We know that without the skills of our partners we can accomplish very little, which is why we have such a strong partner appreciation program.  Come by and talk with us, we look forward to meeting you.

SUMMARY:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Health – Ability to meet performance requirements
2. Education and Training:
   1. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
   2. Maintains a current unencumbered licensed to practice in the state where employed.
   3. Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth. Attends continuing education offerings and through teaching and mentoring, contributes to the ongoing education of partners under his/her supervision.
3. Job Knowledge and Capabilities:
   1. Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
   2. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
   3. Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet the patient care needs.
   4. Integrates current standards of practice as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to nursing services in the care of patients.
   5. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Physical Demands:
   1. Able to be on feet standing or walking 8-12 hours per day.
   2. Able to lift 60-70 lbs on occasional basis.
   3. Able to bend, stoop, squat and twist numerous times a day.
   4. Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests.
   5. Able to speak in clear, concise voice in order to communicate with patients who may be hearing impaired.
   6. Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Required:
   1. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, to assure accurate patient assessment and development/revision of individualized plans of care.
   2. Maintains open and ongoing communication with patients and families, providing opportunity and encouragement to participate in decision making.
   3. Assure that nursing partners have been assigned duties.
   4. Make rounds, with specific attention to high acuity patients.
   5. Monitor unit/units to ensure that appropriate nursing care (according to established policies and procedures) is being provided and that doctors and families are being notified of changes in patients’ condition.
   6. Assume responsibility for assisting with medications and treatments as needed (including IV fluids and IV medications).
   7. Assist with admitting patients as required.
   8. Assist with hiring and in the orientation of new nursing partners.
   9. Assures the personal dignity and physical safety of each patient. Assist patients to attain the highest level of self-care possible.
   10. Assist physician during rounds.
   11. Supervise LPN’s and other nursing partners as assigned. Complete performance evaluations as required (two times per year).
   12. Make changes in staffing schedule as indicated by absence and illness and contact additional help to assure staffing levels are maintained in order to meet the care needs of patients.
   13. Carry out personnel disciplinary action(s) (written, verbal warnings, suspension and termination) promptly and effectively as stated in personnel policies and amendments.
   14. Maintain the security of the premises and direct unauthorized persons coming on the premises to leave.
   15. Perform other duties as assigned.
   16. Relieve other shifts if needed.
   17. Assuring Resident Safety