The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, manage and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors.
• Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessments evaluations and assist in planning and developing skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.
• Provide, with established protocols and under the supervision of the registered nurse and/or physician, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the physician.
• Confer with registered nurse and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.
• Ensure residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspections, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed.
• Provide information to resident and family members concerning prevention of common skin disorders and ways to maintain or improve the general health of the resident.
• Document treatment and findings in resident health record.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment with treatment nurse experience
• BLS required
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
• Basic computers skills – Point Click Care experience preferred.