RN or LPN Wound / Treatment Nurse

CommuniCare Health Services•Silver Spring, MD

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Silver Spring Healthcare Center , a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN or LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE! WHAT WE OFFER Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including: Life LTD/STD Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts CATCH THE SPIRIT! When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love.

Requirements

Must possess a current license as a RN or LPN in the state where the center is located.
Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred.
Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Nice To Haves

Wound Certification preferred.
Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.

Responsibilities

Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders.
Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned.
Perform trach care and suctioning.
Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents.
Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians.
Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed.