Treatment/Wound Care Nurse | LVN or RN (Part Time)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Decatur, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Victoria Gardens of Allen is seeking a professional and compassionate Treatment Nurse LVN | RN to provide primary skin care to residents. This role involves the treatment and therapy of skin disorders, assisting in modifying treatment regimens, and ensuring the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident are met in accordance with established medical practices and facility policies. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated caregiver who shares a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program or (RN) Registered Nurse program
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Be a supportive Team Member and contribute to and be an example of Team work and concept
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
Demonstrate patience, tact, cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and have the capability and soft skills to handle difficult residents
Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Relate information concerning a resident’s conditions
Not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
Able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds to a minimum height of five feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Preferred Experience as a Treatment/Wound Nurse

Responsibilities

Confer with the Director of Nursing Services and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.
Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment for the resident.
Initiate requests for consultation or referral and respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
Examine the resident, medical records/charts and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to determine if physician referral is needed.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments.
Interpret skin care policies to the physician, resident family members, and any additional persons/public as approved through HIPPA.
Provide verbal and written reports/recommendations to attending physician, Medical Director, or DON concerning the status and care of the residents.
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents, completing assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
Complete quarterly physical dermatologic examination of the resident and record the results with the assessment.
Provide therapeutic services and confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
Provide treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical Director.
Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment.
Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability.
Assist in the admission or discharge of residents.
Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residents.
Assist in resident rehabilitation activities, conduct range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support, and monitor the results of physical therapy activities.
Provide preventive health care services, making recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, prevention of common skin disorders, etc.
Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident.
Complete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts.
Document reports of accidents/incidents involving residents and follow established procedures.
Complete routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.
Record verbal and telephone orders from practitioners on order sheets or in electronic health record (EHR) per facility policies.
Participate as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing Services in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures.
Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
Attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs as scheduled.
Attend and participate in advance directive in-service training programs for the staff and community.
Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession to maintain your license on a current status.
Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure an adequate supply of skin care products are on hand.
Be familiar with and use as appropriate all items of personal protective equipment offered by the facility.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when moving or lifting residents.
Maintain list(s) of equipment repairs or needs required for resident care.
Recommend to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor the equipment and supply needs of your unit/shift.
Ensure that appropriate safety data sheets (SDSs) are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing services department.
Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Company Paid Life insurance
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
Short Term Disability
Cancer
Critical Illness
Accidental and Universal Life
Daily Pay
Paid Time Off