Wound Treatment Nurse Weekends
Wilson Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, located in Wilson, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated!
About the Role
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Wound Treatment Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Residents. The Wound Nurse is responsible for performing skin treatments for all Residents under their care. This position will obtain treatment orders from attending physicians and assist with modifying the treatment regimen in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Treatment Nurse will provide supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests under their care by following applicable laws, regulations, and established nursing policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Consults with Nursing team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed.
- Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
- Assess the residents and their records on admission and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
- May act as a Unit Nurse when directed.
- Provides supervision to C.N.A’s and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.
- Administer medications within the scope of practice of the R.N. or L.P.N. Licensure. Maintain a current report of narcotics received and used.
- Carry out direct contemporaneous charting in your shift. Chart detailed monthly evaluations of each resident that reflect his/her condition and progress.
- Ensure that residents' care plans are being followed and assess each Guest’s status in accord with their care plan.
- Round with Wound physician weekly and as needed with physicians.
- Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the resident’s needs, preferences, and report any behavioral changes.
- Provide wound care when needed and delegate as necessary.
- Completes weekly skin sheets.
- Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.
- Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
- Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment.
- Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.
- Assist with new admissions and re-admissions when directed.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
- Current State License as an RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse).
- CPR Certified.
- Prefer wound care certified, or complete Vohra wound care certification course within 30 days of hire.
Benefits
- New added bonuses and perks
- U earned it bonus
- PTO
- Paid orientation
- Very supportive management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Monthly gift cards
- Very High No Frills rates
- Same day pay option
- Employee Engagement program
- Staff appreciation lunches and giveaways
- Company Swag
- Annual raises
- Opportunities for advancement
- Birthday pay
- University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents
Schedule
Weekend shifts