What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Treatment Nurse position at The Laurels of Greentree Ridge Careers?
Are you a nurse looking for a leadership opportunity with a growing organization?
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Wound Care Nurse at The Laurels of Greentree Ridge.
About the Role
As the wound nurse, you will assist the wound program leader in planning, coordinating, and managing the skin/wound program. You may also provide infection prevention management.
If you are committed to providing the highest level of care and service to our guests and community, this position with The Laurels of Greentree Ridge may be ideal for you.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance - medical, dental, and vision
- 401K with matching funds
- DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows associates to access their pay when needed
- Paid time off (beginning after six months of employment) and paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness
- Legacy, a virtual community rewards and recognitions program
About Us
At Laurel Health Care Company, we value communication and collaboration within our experienced team. We strive to achieve the highest standards of care.
Qualifications
- Candidate must have experience with both wound care and infection prevention
- Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by resident response to treatment and evaluate overall plan effectiveness
- Requires valid RN/LPN license, CPR card, and must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and physical
Responsibilities
- Perform wound assessment, reassessment, and management for all residents per policy
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and disorders of the dermal system
- Utilize principles of current wound management theory when providing care to residents with acute and chronic wounds
- Develops skin care program to prevent skin breakdown of residents
- Integrates research findings to clinical practice
- Knowledgeable of surgical procedures and postoperative course of resident undergoing surgery
- Able to adequately assess and reassess pain
- Educate residents and family regarding pain management
- Serve as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other clinical staff
- Provide in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence for the nursing staff
Qualifications for Treatment Nurse
- Licensed Nurse with experience in wound management
- Maintains current CPR certification
