What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse Wound Care Nurse position at Southern Springs Rehabilitation?
Job Description
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE :
To assess, make recommendations, provide treatments and documentation related to wounds. In addition, training other clinical staff about wound care; preventive measures; and providing updates as indicated to pertinent clinical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Alabama or in training to satisfactorily complete the requirements to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Completion of secondary education or otherwise show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
Must speak and understand English.
Previous supervisory experience or completion of appropriate training program.
Positive attitude toward the elderly.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Nursing Care Functions
Assess new admissions upon admission for skin and / or wound status.
Provide appropriate documentation including location; stage; description; recommendations for treatment.
Contact Attending Physician for orders as needed.
Admit, transfer and discharge residents as necessary
Provide written and oral reports to Director of Nursing concerning status of wounds, surgical sites, etc. and other problem areas as indicated.
Assist in developing and implementing corrective actions as necessary
Monitor treatment to ensure residents are receiving proper care
Ensure cleanliness and safety of all nursing service treatment areas
Make rounds with physicians as necessary and ensure proper record keeping
Consult with physician in providing incidents and changes in condition
Meet with residents and families and report problems areas
Administer professional services and provide direct nursing care as necessary
Assist in arranging transportation for discharged residents
Work with Director or Nurse's and other R.N. Supervisors on specialty bed / mattress management and other treatments that may require rentals - i.e. wound vac
Drug Administration Functions
Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician
Review medication cards for completeness accuracy and adherences
Notify physicians of stop orders prior to the last dosage being administered
Verify resident identities to ensure prescribed medications are administered to the proper residents
Ensure that narcotic records are accurate and notify the Director of Nursing of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on the shift
Ensure proper disposal of drugs and narcotics
Order prescribed medication, supplies and equipment as necessary
Ensure that adequate levels of medications, supplies and equipment are available at all times, reporting needs to the Director of Nursing.
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