Cypress Pointe Health and Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic Wound Care Nurse to join our team and be a vital link between our patients, nurses and other facility staff!

Wound Nurse - Treatment Nurse (Full - Time)
LVN or RN

The Job

The purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and coordinate nursing care in compliance with Community policies and procedures and to assess residents' care needs and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, pressure injuries/ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling papular diseases, and benign tumors.
• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform skin assessments using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Provide therapeutic services; confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
• Assist in the admission/readmission assessments and discharge planning of residents.
• Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residents, as necessary.
• Provide information to resident and family members of prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general skin health of the resident.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Participated as requested by the Medical Director or Director of Nursing in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning skin care & prevention skin issues, reporting skin concerns, completion of PCC or other paper forms required for skin process and nursing skills and procedures used within the facility.
• 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 all required facility in-service training programs as scheduled.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of treatment medications, medical supplies, and equipment to ensure an adequate supply of skin care prevention and treatment products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.
• Follow all infection control and safety procedures.

Must haves:

• Must have a current and valid LVN or RN nursing license or a current and valid LVN or RN license from a Compact Party State.
• Experience in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing a must
• 1 plus year of wound care or treatment nursing experience is a must
• Certified Wound Care/ Treatment Nurse A PLUS

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.