Wound Care Nurse (RN) Full-Time

As a Treatment/Wound Nurse for a CHS facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions.

• Obtain report and implement appropriate follow-up action as necessary in relation to the resident's treatment needs.
• Conduct resident rounds as assigned to assess and report the skin condition of each resident, and take necessary follow up action.
• Identify special nursing problems and emergency situations and initiate an immediate plan of action according to nursing home policies and procedures.
• Instruct nursing assistants in proper, preventive safety measures and use of adaptive equipment to meet the needs of each resident.
• Document resident care provided and resident's response or lack of response to treatment provided.
• Assess and report changes in resident's condition to physician, nursing supervisor and responsible party and to take follow up action as necessary.
• Assess special skin problems weekly as to stage, size, sites, depth, color, drainage, and odor of condition. Perform basic nursing skills.
• Obtain physician's orders and any revisions for treatments needed.
• Review and update resident care plans as necessary and as assigned in compliance with regulations. Participate in resident care conferences.
• Give daily instructions to nursing assistants regarding care that relates to treatments.
• Administer treatments according to physician's orders, to accurately record treatment performed, and to keep weekly progress notes.