Wound Care Nurse
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2 Glennville, GA Glennville, GA Full-time Full-time From $25 an hour From $25 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Wound Care Treatment Nurse Pay starts at $25.
00 and goes up based on your experience and credentials (LPN/RN).
JOB DESCRIPTION To provide treatments by a Licensed Nurse in strict accordance with the physician's orders.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
, including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
The Treatment Nurse must be either a Registered nurse or a Licensed Practical nurse who is currently licensed in the state of Georgia.
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in either an acute medical/nursing center or a long term care center.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS Ability to promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators.
Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude.
RESIDENT'S RIGHTS Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information Know Resident Rights Help residents exercise and/or protect their rights Report residents/family complaints/concerns to Administrator SAFETY AND JOB HAZARDS FUNCTIONS Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed.
Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed.
Ensure Fire, Safety, and Sanitation procedures are followed.
Report all accidents and incidents.
Follow all safety policies to assure resident safety.
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.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Walking/mobility, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, climb, balance, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, pulling, fine hand coordination, finger, handle, feel, ability to read and write, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, ability to verbally communicate with residents and others, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and apply training and in-service education, ability to instruct personnel during training, education and staff meetings, and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Geriatrics Physical setting:
Long term care Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Wound care:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
LPN Or RN License (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Glennville, GA 30427:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
2 Glennville, GA Glennville, GA Full-time Full-time From $25 an hour From $25 an hour 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Wound Care Treatment Nurse Pay starts at $25.
00 and goes up based on your experience and credentials (LPN/RN).
JOB DESCRIPTION To provide treatments by a Licensed Nurse in strict accordance with the physician's orders.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
, including TB, and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
The Treatment Nurse must be either a Registered nurse or a Licensed Practical nurse who is currently licensed in the state of Georgia.
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must have at least one (1) year of experience in either an acute medical/nursing center or a long term care center.
POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS Ability to promote positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators.
Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude.
RESIDENT'S RIGHTS Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information Know Resident Rights Help residents exercise and/or protect their rights Report residents/family complaints/concerns to Administrator SAFETY AND JOB HAZARDS FUNCTIONS Ensure Universal Precautions procedures are followed.
Ensure Infection Control procedures are followed.
Ensure Fire, Safety, and Sanitation procedures are followed.
Report all accidents and incidents.
Follow all safety policies to assure resident safety.
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.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS Walking/mobility, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, climb, balance, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, pulling, fine hand coordination, finger, handle, feel, ability to read and write, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, ability to verbally communicate with residents and others, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and apply training and in-service education, ability to instruct personnel during training, education and staff meetings, and ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds using proper body mechanics.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $25.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Medical specialties:
Geriatrics Physical setting:
Long term care Standard shift:
Day shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus opportunities Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Wound care:
1 year (Required) License/Certification:
LPN Or RN License (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Glennville, GA 30427:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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