LPN Harborview Decautr is looking for an experienced Wound Care Nurse to joing the team. Harborview Decatur is a 73 bed skilled nursing facility with a home like environment. The ideal Wound Care Nurse candidate is independently focused with a solid knowledge base of the wound care healing process. You will work closely with the nursing department as well as a wound care practioner that rounds weekly.
Wound Care Nurse Responsibilities
- treatment of all in-house wounds on a daily basis
- provide treatments as ordered.
- Obtain measurements weekly
- Complete documentation for weekly and monthly reports
- Discuss changes in treatment plans with nurses and physicians todetermine the best course of treatment
- Compile data and provide a weekly wound reportis
- Discuss any issues or changes in a weekly wound team meeting
- Complete new Admissions and document on skin condition at time of admission
- Complete Braden Scales as ordered and needed
- Educate staff on proper wound care and Infection Control
- Contact family members as needed and when required
- Will assist Infection Preventionist with immunizations and documentation as needed.
Harborview Decatur is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- wound care experience (Required)
Work Location: In person