LPN Wound Care/Treatment Nurse

Oak View At Home • Waverly Hall, GA

138d • $26 - $30

About The Position

Join us at Oak View Home - a place where you'll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We'll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life - both inside and outside of our centers. And you'll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that's known for the highest level of care in our communities.

Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.
• An active LPN License to practice in the State of Georgia.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required.
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.
• Ability to respond to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor any skin problems that the patients may have and treat as ordered by physician.
• Administer and record all treatment medications.
• Chart information regarding patient's progress, ailments, medication, symptoms and observations.
• Provide all information regarding patient to the supervising RN as to their progress and care.
• Provide to the Director of Nursing appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and others as necessary.
• Assist in identifying, managing and treating acute and chronic wounds and skin lesions i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears, skin infections, etc.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients as requested.
• Send patients to the hospital as necessary.
• Make compliance rounds and report any pertinent issues.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in follow-up on consultant recommendations (i.e. pharmacy, dietary, etc.).
• Complete documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation etc.).
• Promote the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contribute to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

Benefits

• Paid time off with ability to cash out.
• 7 paid Holidays.
• Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Company Paid Life and Disability.
• 401(k) with match.
• Referral Bonus Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree