Wound Care Nurse (RN)

The Ivy at Deer Lodge is now hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the Wound Care Nurse role who is committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff! 

WHY WORK FOR US? WE OFFER:

·Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

·401K 

·Free $10k Life Insurance 

·LPN & RN Tuition Reimbursement 

·Daily Pay (daily access to your income)

·Referral Bonus 

·LPN & RN Tuition Reimbursement 

·Employee Recognition program (Employee of the Month, Birthdays, etc.)

·Access Perks (discounts for hundreds of restaurants, store, hotels and more)

·Monthly Rent Raffles

·Montana Wage Pass Through bonuses

·Mileage reimbursement for daily commute (for those who live further away from the facility) at fifty nine cents per mile. 

Position Description:

The Wound Care Nurse will provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities of the Wound Care Nurse (RN): 

• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Requirements of the Wound Care Nurse (RN): 

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in MT.
• Must have WCC certification.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.