RN Wound Care Nurse
CommuniCare Health Services
•Onsite
About The Position
McDowell Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN Wound/Treatment Nurse who chose this career because they CARE. This role involves performing treatments, dressing changes, and other wound care procedures for residents, ensuring adherence to center policies, infection control, and physician's orders. The position also includes routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters, trach care, and recommending treatment procedures or products to physicians.
Requirements
- Must possess a current license as a RN in the state where the center is located.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable.
- Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.
Nice To Haves
- Wound Certification preferred.
- ACLS preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off
- Life LTD/STD
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) Employer Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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