Weekend Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

The Wound Care RN at River of Life Care Center is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing comprehensive nursing care to residents. This position also involves supervising and guiding clinical staff in wound care management.

Responsibilities

• Affords assessments, plans, implements, and evaluates ostomy care for patients on units.
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff regarding wound care, including drainage, confinement, skin protection, and pressure necrosis prevention.
• Develops and conducts educational programs for staff to enhance wound care knowledge.
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for resident issues, symptoms, and teaching needs.
• Develops and implements a patient care plan, selecting the stoma site based on patient anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Effective communication skills with residents and their families, and across all organizational levels.
• Quick reaction capability in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Confidentiality maintenance ability.

Skills

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Effective communication skills with residents and their families, and across all organizational levels.
• Quick reaction capability in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Confidentiality maintenance ability.

Benefits

• Medical benefits through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional healthcare benefits such as dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance.
• Flexible pay options including daily, weekly, or bi-weekly payments through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits concierge service for internal assistance in understanding and utilizing benefit options.
• Pet insurance options available.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs for education assistance.
• Retirement savings with 401K, HSA, and FSA options.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.

Pay

Competitive wages are offered at River of Life Care Center.

Schedule

Regular working hours are provided, with flexible options available.