Job description

Primary Responsibilities The Treatment Nurse will provide quality of care to prevent and promote healing of alterations in skin integrity of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions Communicate with DON/designee any alterations in skin integrity of each resident Participate in training and in-servicing related to skin care Dresses wounds and ensures that dressing changes are done timely as prescribed Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes if needed Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation Communicates with responsible party and attending physician on resident care issues related to skin integrity Document on Weekly Focused Skin Assessment the results of each resident’s audit and provide copies to appropriate facility personnel during QA and care plan meetings May be asked at times by DON or Administrator to help with other nursing functions Participate in facilities rotating nursing on-call schedule Educational/Training Requirements Must have attended a nursing program at an accredited college, university, or vocational school Licensing Requirements Must have an active RN/LVN license in the state of Texas Preferred to have Wound Care Certification Experience Requirements Previous experience in skilled nursing is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wharton, TX 77488: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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