What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Treatment Nurse- Weekends position at Maison de Lafayette?
LPN Wound Care- Weekends
Saturday and Sunday (8-12 hours/day varies upon number of wounds to treat)
The primary purpose of this position is to provide wound care and treatments to residents as ordered and/or within the scope of nursing practice for the state.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement and evaluate individualized resident care plans.
- Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.
- Participate in updating and reviewing policies and procedures related to skin and wound care.
- Identify, manage, and treat primary and secondary wounds, including pressure ulcers/injuries, ostomies, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds and burns.
- Help identify and mitigate risk factors for secondary wound infections.
- Help identify and mitigate specific resident risk factors for pressure ulcers/injuries.
- Assist the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing resident pain related to wounds. Complete regular skin assessments on residents and document the findings.
- Provide skin and wound care and treatments, as ordered.
- Provide information and care instructions to residents and families related to their specific condition(s) and treatments(s) in a language and format that can be understood by the resident/family.
- Evaluate pressure-relieving devices, therapies, dressings and wound care products and make recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding their efficacy and use.
- Adhere to all facility infection prevention and control practices. Administer medications within the scope of practice and according to practitioner orders. Report adverse consequences, side effects or any medication errors.
- Provide nursing care that is informed, compassionate and sensitive to residents with cognitive decline, memory loss or history of trauma.
- Provide nursing care that is appropriate and sensitive to the culture, language and background of the resident.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Work Location: In person
