What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse - RN position at Nexus at Columbia?
Description:
Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.
Wound Care Nurse Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Life/Vision coverage
- Salary based on your nursing level and experience.
- 401K
- PTO package and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee rewards program
- Growth from within
Wound Care Nurse Responsibilities:
- As a wound care nurse (RN), you will provide primary skincare to residents.
- You will identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders, primary and secondary lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
- You will participate in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- You will educate family, staff, and residents about the importance of nutrition, skin barriers, hydration, turning, and repositioning to promote wound healing.
Wound Care Nurse Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited nursing education program.
- Illinois registration as a RN.
- Requires employee to have had no abuse records.
- One year experience as a wound nurse, preferred.