What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Nurse position at Wellsburg Healthcare Center?
Deeper Compassion, Higher Purpose
We help registered nurses gain new skills and grow in their careers in a supportive, family-like environment!
Wellsburg Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE!
Benefits
Great Health Plans, Life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account
RN Qualifications:
- Must possess a current license as a RN or LPN in the state where the center is located. Wound Certification preferred.
- Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
- Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
- Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.
RN Responsibilities
- Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.
- Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
- Perform trach care and suctioning.
- Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.
- Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
- Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.
THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT
Our family-owned company is dedicated to exceptional care, offering skilled nursing rehab centers, long-term care facilities, assisted living, and more. Our mission is to touch hearts and inspire, and our inspiration comes from our patients.
Number of openings: 5
Specialties: Wound Care, Geriatrics
Setting: Long-term care, rehabilitation center, Nursing Home
Hiring Timeline: 1-2 weeks
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Supplemental Pay:
- Differential pay
Work Location: In person