ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following list of duties is not intended to be restrictive or all inclusive. The fact that certain duties may not be listed does not limit the performance of additional duties.

 Must have working knowledge of the basic principles of infection control and wound care.

 Must have demonstrated competence in providing wound care that is sterile and/or aseptic.

 Must have knowledge and understanding of the special needs of the geriatric client and the geriatric client’s skin.

 Must be free of any communicable disease and must maintain hands with clean, non-jagged nails which are of appropriate length to assure residents are cared for in a risk free manner.

 Provides wound care (bandages, cleaning, applying medication) and assessing for appropriateness of bandage integrity during time between dressing changes.

 Assuring availability of treatment supplies and topical medications (as prescribed by the physician) and procuring supplies to assure adequate inventory or Treatment Cart is readily available at all times.

 Providing gastrostomy tube feeding care, including needed bandage changes.

 Providing colostomy and urostomy care and dressings as directed by the physician.

 Provide weekly documentation.

 Complies with facility guidelines for documentation and physician’s orders.

 Relates well to patients, families and other team members.

 Interacts well with therapists and implements individual programs as developed.

 Maintains equipment and supplies for treatment.

 Maintains consistent patient care schedule and is efficient in use of time. Coordinates restorative treatments with other facility departments.

 Able to perform duties with a minimum of supervision.

 Identifies potential problems/issues and reports to supervisor in a timely manner.

 Arrives and leaves on time and has a minimum of absences.

 Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.

 Is supportive of facility goals and objectives.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Clayton, GA 30525 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clayton, GA 30525: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person