Wound Treatment Nurse (RN) - Merrillville

Company: Brickyard Healthcare
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:We rely on our Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician, in accordance with standards of nursing practice, regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.Why Work For Us?Excellent pay with multiple incentivesExcellent health benefits packagesCareer advancement opportunitiesEducation reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per yearFlexible scheduling availableBenefits & Conditions:No waiting period for enrollmentThree health plan optionsDelta DentalVSP VisionFree Basic Life InsuranceDisability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramResponsibilities:Document resident progress in the medical recordNotify physician of new skin condition problems, changes of skin condition, and when skin conditions heal and document in resident's plan of careDevelop, update and revise care plans when appropriateFollow Infection Control policies and proceduresAssist with admission and discharge of residents. Participate in patient education, Licensed Staff meetings and facility/company training and educational activitiesProvide or assist with providing education to staff on wound care protocols, treatments, interventionsFollow facility policy and procedure for treatment and documentation of skin concernsA full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon requestQualifications:Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State or hold a multistate license recognized through the Nursing Compact RecognitionMust hold and maintain a current CPR certificationWound Certification preferable (WCC, WOCN)Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

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