What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN) Full-Time - 1st Shift position at The Rehab Center at Bristol?
Purpose of this position:
The purpose of this position is to follow facility policies and procedures to implement treatment orders; to assess resident treatment needs and take appropriate action and to participate in supervision of care provided to residents.
Qualifications:
Proof of COVID Vaccination is required to be eligible for this position.
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Senior Philanthropy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
The purpose of this position is to follow facility policies and procedures to implement treatment orders; to assess resident treatment needs and take appropriate action and to participate in supervision of care provided to residents.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse
- Provide clinical supervision to nursing assistants.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service classes as required.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team and rehabilitation meetings as required.
- Instruct nursing assistants in proper, preventative safety measures and use of adaptive equipment to meet residents’ needs.
- Use and supervise the use of equipment and supplies efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
- Counsel supervised staff and recommend disciplinary action to Director of Nursing Service.
- Compile information for facility committees as instructed.
- Administer treatments according to the physician’s order and accurately record treatments administered and weekly progress notes.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.
- Document resident care provided and resident’s response or lack of response to treatment provided.
- Assess and report changes in residents’ condistion including development of decubitus to physician, charge nurse, Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and take follow up action as necessary.
- Assess each resident’s skin condition weekly, and as necessary including stage, size (measurements), sites, depth, color. drainage and odor of each condition.
- Assess resident needs and initiate development of individualized care plans.
- Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned.
- Provide direct resident care, in addition to treatment, as necessary.
- Give daily instruction to Nursing Assistants regarding care related to treatment.
- Assume Quality Assurance duties as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
- Consistently work cooperative with residents, nursing personnel, community agencies and ancillary personnel.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook.
- Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
- Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor.
- Observe infection control procedures.
- Be responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
- Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
- Come to work in neat, clean attire and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
- Consistently work cooperatively with residents, residents’ representatives, facility staff, physicians, consultants and ancillary service provider
Proof of COVID Vaccination is required to be eligible for this position.
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Senior Philanthropy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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