Wound Care Nurse
About the Role
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab is seeking a qualified professional RN or LPN with experience in Wound Care and treatments. This role focuses on providing skin care to residents, emphasizing prevention and treatment of skin disorders. Part-time and full-time positions are available, with a requirement to work every other weekend.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care for residents.
- Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders.
- Performs assessment evaluations using techniques including observation and inspection.
- Confers with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
- Provides treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol.
- Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning, and positioning.
- Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet resident needs, in accordance with established medical practices, regulatory guidelines, and facility policies.
- Provides information to residents and caregivers on prevention techniques and ways to maintain or improve general health and psycho-social status.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current Georgia RN or LPN license.
- Experience in skin care preferred.
- One-year experience in long-term care (LTC) nursing preferred.
- Ability to work with little supervision.
- Ability to multitask.
About Us
Chestnut Ridge is a long-term skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation and nursing care services. We are committed to providing the best quality care in a comfortable, home-like environment. Our center provides 24-hour, full-service sub-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care, along with specialized orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological rehabilitation programs. Our mission is "To excel in Quality Health Care & Compassion with a commitment to care for our Community."