Wound Care Nurse Jobs

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The Wound Care Nurse will also assist with modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the resident in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of the state and policies and goals of the facility.

About Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Riverview's passion is to combine innovative ideas with compassionate medical care and state of the art programs to create a place of healing and hope for those who need rehabilitation and nursing care. Riverview Health specializes in geriatrics and works closely with hospitals and physicians to create a collaborative environment of care and medical expertise for our communities.

Our Mission:

The mission of Riverview Health & Rehab Center is to be a premier health and rehabilitation center by exceeding the expectations of our Residents, Families of Residents, and Employees.

Responsibilities:

• Treat wounds and incorporate preventative measures for skin breakdown
• Develop a plan of care based on assessment when implementing wound care.
• Perform skin assessments and maintain wound care log
• Follows the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Performs other duties or functions as directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Perform weekly evaluations
• Educate staff on wound care

Benefits:

• Daily Pay Option for Hourly Employees!
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
• 401(k)
• Numerous Incentive Programs to Increase Compensation!
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision

• One (1) year experience in a long-term care setting preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing practice with an interest in gerontological nursing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Must possess administrative skill set
• Wound care certification preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Riverview Health & Rehab Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Riverview Health’s Director of Human Resources.