RN, Wound Care Treatment Nurse
About The Position
This position is for a Wound Care/Treatment Nurse – Registered Nurse whose responsibility is to provide direct nursing activities for residents receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in the Long-Term Care department, in accordance with accreditation standards, federal, state, and local regulations, organizational and departmental policies and procedures and professional standards. Participates in activities that ensure the safe and efficient provision of Nursing care adolescent, adult and geriatric resident populations. Refers unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse. Responsible for the supervision of skilled personnel during an assigned shift.
Requirements
- Education level equivalent to completion of an associate degree in nursing.
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Georgia.
- BLS certification required.
- Basic technical nursing skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Completion of a clinical preceptorship while a student nurse if no work experience yet attained.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical competence in nursing preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in long-term care (LTC) wound care.
- Current Wound Skin Ostomy Certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing activities for residents receiving therapeutic and diagnostic services in the Long-Term Care department.
- Ensure the safe and efficient provision of nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric resident populations.
- Refer unusual clinical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Supervise skilled personnel during an assigned shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
