Wound Care Nurse (Part Time)

PACS•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse ensures effective and efficient care is provided as prescribed by physicians and required by facility policies and procedures, consistent with applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards and guidelines. The role reports directly to the Director of Nursing and supports high-quality care for residents. The nurse provides and documents resident care, carries out physician orders, administers medications and treatments, assesses wounds and pressure sores, and supports wound management and treatment-related care planning. The role communicates with residents, families, physicians, and other health professionals; assists with provider visits and examinations; and reports significant changes, risks, and treatment concerns to the appropriate clinical leaders. The nurse also assists with supervision, orientation, and ongoing training of nursing staff, and participates in facility inspections when requested. The position requires a nursing degree, a current unencumbered RN or LVN/LPN license, current CPR certification, and at least two years of experience. PCC knowledge and experience are preferred. Physical work includes frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking and hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Possession of a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Two or more years of experience.
Maintain a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all continuing education required for licensing.
Remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read technical procedures 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 and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferably in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with residents and their families about plans of care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols.
Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum, with strong communication and customer-service skills.
Document nursing notes informatively and descriptively, reflecting care provided and residents’ responses.
Provide resident care and carry out physicians’ orders, including medications and treatments.
Perform treatments in a manner that protects residents’ dignity and self-respect.
Observe and assess wounds and pressure sores, promptly notifying physicians of lack of healing progress, deterioration, or signs and symptoms of infection.
Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in plans to promote healing, including measures such as special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during visits and examinations.
Communicate with physicians and other health professionals about residents’ care, treatment, and condition.
Notify families and attending physicians of significant treatment-related issues, including sudden or marked adverse skin or wound changes; untoward responses, unavailability, or refusal of medications or treatments; significant-risk treatment errors; and significant-risk inability to obtain or administer prescribed treatment-related medications, equipment, supplies, or services in a timely manner.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of nursing staff.
Report significant findings, changes in condition, and potential concerns to the RN Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.
Provide patient, caring, and compassionate support to residents who are upset or need reassurance.
Participate in facility surveys or inspections by authorized government agencies when requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing, or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Assist with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.