RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse

Job Address: 2300 Great Lakes Drive Dyer, IN 46311 Being a Nurse isn’t easy. But you know why you stay the course. The work that you do makes a true difference in your patients’ lives. Great Lakes Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is looking for a dedicated RN or LPN Wound/Treatment Nurse like YOU who chose this career because you CARE! WHAT WE OFFER Beyond our competitive wages and Paid Time Off, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefit options including: Life Insurance LTD/STD Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) Employer Match with Flexible Spending Accounts CATCH THE SPIRIT! When you join the CommuniCare family, you’ll quickly catch the team spirit. Coworkers and residents become family, the workplace becomes a home, and a touch of spontaneity and fun keeps everyone smiling. Our core values promote an environment of respect, courtesy, and professional excellence where you can dedicate yourself to a career you love. Do you have what it takes to be an RN Wound/Treatment Nurse with CommuniCare? QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must possess a current license as an RN or LPN in the state where the center is located. Wound Certification preferred. Current CPR certification required, ACLS preferred. 2-3 yrs wound care experience Wound Care certified preferred MUST be able to work independently Prior work/life experiences, preferably in a healthcare setting. Prior experience in treatment nursing care is desirable. Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all treatments, dressing changes, ointments, sprays, lotions, etc. on all residents following center policy and procedures as it pertains to resident privacy, infection control, and physician’s orders. Perform routine monthly replacements of gastric tubes and Foley catheters as assigned. Perform trach care and suctioning. Recommend treatment at least 1 time weekly in the nurse notes, skin grids, pressure sore reports, or other required documents. Recommend treatment procedures or products to attending physicians. Re-order treatment supplies from pharmacy or central supply as needed. THE COMMUNICARE COMMITMENT A family-owned company, we have grown to become one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided superior, comprehensive management services for the development and management of adult living communities. We have a single job description at CommuniCare, "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others." Through this effort we create "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and family members care for and about one another. Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.