Weekend RN Wound Nurse

PACS•Greenwood, SC

4d•$36 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

McCormick Post Acute is seeking an experienced and dedicated Weekend RN Wound Nurse to join their caring and compassionate nursing team at their skilled nursing & rehabilitation community. This role focuses on providing exceptional resident care, helping residents heal and thrive, and ensuring effective and efficient care as prescribed by the physician and facility policies. The Treatment Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing and must adhere to current federal, state, local, and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure the highest quality of care.

Requirements

Current RN license in SC in good standing
Two (2) years or more experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education for licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Wound care experience preferred
Long-term care experience is a plus
Strong clinical and organizational skills
Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude
Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide wound care assessments and treatments
Monitor and document wound healing progress
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Ensure compliance with wound care protocols and infection prevention standards
Educate staff on proper wound care practices
Advocate for the comfort, dignity, and well-being of our residents
Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which includes but is not limited to special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatments related issues regarding their residents including: a. Sudden and/or marked adverse changes in skin condition or wounds; b. Any untoward response to as well as unavailability or refusal of any medication or treatment; c. Any treatment error that presents a significant risk; and d. The inability to timely obtain or administer any treatment-related medication, equipment, supplies or services as prescribed which poses a significant risk.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of nursing staff.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to RN Supervisor and /or Director of Nursing (DON).
Many residents may be upset or in need of reassurances at times and will benefit from your services the most if you are patient, caring and compassionate.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Assist with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.