Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse - (RN or LPN) - Full Time
Croasdaile Village
Durham, UK
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$7500 Sign on Bonus (for Full Time Nurse Position)
Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse - (RN or LPN) - Full Time - Pavilion Skilled Health Care Center
At Croasdaile Village, we value and recognize the importance of supporting, training and retraining our staff. Our mission of providing excellent services leading to an abundant life is an important goal of our Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC).
Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment. SUMMARY Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, continence concerns, or related issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Croasdaile Village provides competitive salaries, educational opportunities and a comprehensive benefit package. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment. SUMMARY Wound Care Nurse/Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, continence concerns, or related issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides care to patients with compromised skin integrity under the direction of an HCP.
- Assists the HCP during exams. Documents patient condition, vital statistics, diagnosis, and prescribed treatments.
- Provides treatments or administers medications as directed and in compliance with established wound or skin care protocol.
- Work in conjunction with nursing staff to assure all skin alterations are treated.
- Facilitates, monitors, and evaluate resident plan of care residing in the skilled nursing healthcare setting.
- Examine residents during resident admission process and ongoing.
- Conducts assessments using designated format.
- Advised and effectively communicate the plan of care to nursing staff and ensure that the plan is being followed.
- Examine residents during resident admission process and ongoing.
- Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to wound care/treatment.
- Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Health Care Team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for assigned residents.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
- Completes Healthcare Rounds as assigned by Director of Nursing or Administrator.
- Assists with nursing audits as assigned by Director of Nursing.
- Must interact courteously, tactfully and politely with managers, co-workers, residents, vendors or associates to preserve productivity and moral.
- Additional duties may be assisted.
- You will be expected to greet all warmly, by name and with a smile.
- You will be expected to treat everyone with courteous respect.
- You will strive to anticipate our resident’s needs and act accordingly.
- You will listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- You will hold yourself and others accountable.
- You will make our residents feel important.
- You will embrace and value everyone’s differences.
- You will ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- You will maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- You will pay attention to details.
- Effective Communication Skills - Oral & Written
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills
- Attentiveness
- Work collaboratively with Nursing, HCP and other team members.
- Comprehensive knowledge of wound care/treatment
- 128+ hours of annual Paid Time Off PLUS Holiday Pay and PTO Sellback/Cash-in
- Choices of affordable and comprehensive Health Insurance options for Employee, Child, Family and/or Spouse
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drugs Plan
- Vision Plan
- 403b Plan (retirement plan with employer matching program)
- Group Term Life/AD&D
- Long Term Disability
- PTO and Holidays
- Daily Pay Payroll Option Available
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Short-Term Disability Insurance, Cancer, Critical Illness and Whole Life Insurance
- Wellness Plan that is attached to the medical benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services
- Reduced fees for onsite Massage Therapist and Chiropractor
- Payroll Deduction for Meals (onsite dining room)
- Access to resident pool, fitness center and scenic walking trails