What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at Cypress Skilled Nursing?
Chestnut Ridge Nursing and Rehab is currently seeking a qualified professional RN/ LPN with experience in Wound Care/treatments. Provide skin care to residents with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders.
Part-Time and Full-time Positions open; requires every other weekend
Responsibilities
Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in residents.
Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders.
Performs an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, and inspection.
Confers with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
Provides treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol.
Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning.
Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility.
Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psycho-social status of the resident.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current Georgia RN/ LPN license
Experience In Skin Care Preferred
One-year experience in LTC nursing preferred
Must be able to work with little supervision
Ability to multitask
We are a Long-Term Skilled Nursing Facility that offers rehabilitation and nursing care services. We are committed to serving our residents and making every effort necessary to provide them with the best quality care in comfortable home-like environment.
Our Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is unique in that we offer 24-hour, full-service sub-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care, as well as specialized orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological rehabilitation programs.
Our mission is "To excel in Quality Health Care & Compassion with a commitment to care for our Community."
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Part-Time and Full-time Positions open; requires every other weekend
Responsibilities
Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in residents.
Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders.
Performs an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, and inspection.
Confers with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
Provides treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol.
Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning.
Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility.
Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psycho-social status of the resident.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current Georgia RN/ LPN license
Experience In Skin Care Preferred
One-year experience in LTC nursing preferred
Must be able to work with little supervision
Ability to multitask
We are a Long-Term Skilled Nursing Facility that offers rehabilitation and nursing care services. We are committed to serving our residents and making every effort necessary to provide them with the best quality care in comfortable home-like environment.
Our Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is unique in that we offer 24-hour, full-service sub-acute, skilled nursing, and long-term care, as well as specialized orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological rehabilitation programs.
Our mission is "To excel in Quality Health Care & Compassion with a commitment to care for our Community."
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