Certified Wound Care Treatment Nurse RN or LVN
Certified Wound Care Treatment Nurse RN or LVN
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Job Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Certified Wound Care Treatment Nurse to join our team at Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere located in Dallas Texas. The Certified Wound Care Treatment Nurse is responsible for supervising nursing services and maintaining quality and adequacy of nursing practice. This role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives that support the mission of the community.
The key purpose of this position is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents attending physicians the Director of Nursing or the Medical Director of the skilled nursing community with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.
Compensation & Benefits:
This is a per diem/prn hourly position with a starting salary of $29.00 per hour. In addition Bay 9 HoldingsLLC dba Edgemere offers competitive medical dental vision and life insurance benefits generous PTO and holiday vacation time and 401K.
Responsibilities:
- Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned residence under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provides handson/onthejob training to newly hired team members. Provides skill set retraining as assigned by supervisor. Supervise and provide leadership and discipline to clinical and nonclinical team members.
- Oversee physician orders verify all orders received are transcribed accurately onto the electronic record system and treatment plan administer medications and provide treatments according to orders.
- Participate with members of the interdisciplinary team to review plan coordinate and evaluate residents care. Documents the residents condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents in a timely manner.
- Develop direct and monitor nursing assistant assignments based on census and level of care required.
- According to standard operating procedures ensure correct staffing levels. Escalate team member performance issues to supervisor participate in counseling and disciplinary action to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Generate prepare administrate and chart all medications. Execute treatments as necessary while document status and observes reactions to medications and treatments.
- Initiate physician orders verify all orders received are transcribed accurately in electronic records and treatment plan administer medications and provide treatments according to orders.
- Facilitate communication with families regarding change in medications and/or changes in the resident.
- Establish protocol to ensure care plans are continually reviewed for updated and accurate data that represents the individuality of the resident.
- Coordinate moveins moveouts and transfers to deliver quality customer service. Plan resident movein as ordered by physician perform assessment verify orders with physician notify pharmacy laboratory and other departments as necessary.
- Introduce an accurate and thorough report to the oncoming shift to ensure the continuity of maximum resident care.
- Orchestrate investigation corrects and follows up on resident and family concerns as needed in a timely manner.
- Comply with applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Requirements:
- Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Bachelors degree is preferred.
- One year of nursing experience in a longterm facility is preferred. Supervisory/leadership in a longterm care facility preferred.
- Wound Care experience: 2 years (preferred)
- Wound Care Certification: Wound Ostomy Continences (WOC) Certification (preferred)
- Certified Wound Care Nurse/CWCN (RN or LVN) (preferred)
EEOC Statement:
Bay 9 Holdings LLC dba Edgemere is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color sex religion national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. All qualified persons will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Part-Time
