Wound Care Nurse
About The Position
The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) works in Skilled Nursing Care at Bruceville Terrace, a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing facility affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. The RN provides direct nursing care to patients and residents and supervises nursing activities to support high-quality, cost-effective care. The position uses technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit and assumes a leadership role over nursing personnel. The RN maintains timely, concise, legible, and accurate documentation using the computerized documentation system; communicates effectively using accurate medical terminology; and follows policies, procedures, and standards for care, medication administration, and treatments. The role also supports admissions, discharges, and transfers, identifies changes or abnormal signs and symptoms, and ensures prompt follow-up with physicians, residents, and/or responsible parties with appropriate documentation.
Requirements
- One year of SNF/LTC experience caring for aged, acutely ill, chronically ill, and restorative-care patients.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of nursing care principles within the RN, LVN, and CNA scopes of practice.
- Working knowledge of Title 22, OBRA regulations, and Joint Commission requirements.
- Ability to follow instructions, analyze data, coordinate tasks, and manage workload effectively.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience supervising nursing personnel within SNF/LTC.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients and residents in Skilled Nursing Care.
- Supervise nursing activities and assume a leadership role over nursing personnel.
- Use technology, procedures, protocols, standards, and interventions specific to the assigned unit.
- Complete legible, timely, concise, and accurate documentation in accordance with policies and procedures; use the computerized documentation system proficiently.
- Communicate clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette and accurate medical terminology, including timely reporting of abnormal findings or changes in patient condition.
- Correct quality concerns immediately when within scope of practice; otherwise promptly report them to the management team for assistance or direction.
- Follow policies, procedures, and standards when delivering planned resident care and preparing and administering physician-ordered medications and treatments.
- Identify changes or abnormal signs and symptoms in aged, acutely ill, or chronically ill patients and initiate prompt follow-up with the physician, resident, and/or responsible party, with appropriate documentation.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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