Wound Nurse (LVN or RN)
Company: Princeton Manor Healthcare Center
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
**FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE** ** $1500 SIGN ON BONUS, STARTING RATE IS
NEGOTIABLE** POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and
supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Treatment
Nurse is responsible for all the treatments that are prescribed by
the attending physician for all residents in the facility.
QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of professional
nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed
Vocational Nurse in the state in which practicing. Possess one or
more year's experience in a skilled nursing care facility. Ability
to read, write and speak the English language. Possess mental and
physical health. CLINICAL Assess resident's skin condition by doing
complete body assessment on admission, re-admission and return from
day, night or extended leave of absence. Initiate the Nurse's Skin
and Wound Progress report upon identification of any skin problem
and/or pressure ulcer. Notify attending physician promptly when any
skin condition is identified. Initiate all treatments immediately
as prescribed by attending physician. Ensure that all skin
conditions have corresponding treatment orders. Ensure that all
sites of any skin problems are identified and documented on the
nursing assessment form upon admission. Photograph all newly
admitted residents with any skin problems and with stage 2, 3, and
4 pressure ulcers. Indicate date photograph was taken. Notify
Physical Therapist promptly on any need for wound management.
Transcribe and document treatment orders on treatment sheet. Audit
and check treatment sheet recaps on a monthly basis. Audit missing
documentation on treatment sheet at the end of each month. Order
medication and treatment from pharmacy as prescribed by the
attending physician. Consult with skin care consultant regarding
need to initiate or discontinue special bed. Responsible for daily
charges of equipment and supplies. Review monthly charges before
submission to Business Office. Monitor oxygen supply. Check and
request supplies weekly from central supply personnel. Change
drainage bags weekly and PRN, or as per facility policy and
procedure. Responsible for taking cultures as ordered by the
attending physician. Attend in-service classes, meetings and
seminars as required. Make monthly rounds with skin care
consultant. Keep treatment carts clean at all times. Notify
Director of Nursing Services promptly of any skin problem that
developed in the facility. Others as may become necessary and
appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing...
Keywords: Princeton Manor Healthcare Center, Oakland , Wound Nurse (LVN or RN), Other , Oakland, California
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