The Waters of Smyrna
Wound Care Nurse (RN Preferred)
The Waters of Smyrna, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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The Waters of Smyrna is now hiring Full Time Wound Care Nurse to join our TEAM!!!RN preferred
***New Wage Scale***
A comprehensive benefit package includes:
Excellent Pay
PayActiv
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Birthdays
Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
Paid Sick Time
Attendance Bonus
Group Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance plans
Disability plans
401K
POSITION SUMMARY:The Wound Care Coordinator (RN) reports to and receives general direction from the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering quality wound care and preventative measures to maintain skin integrity to assigned residents in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents wound and skin integrity• Collecting and documentation of residents’ skin status including medical history.• Wound care (RN) Registered Nurse prevention and prevention through plan of care• Sets priorities for nursing action for wound care and prevention• Communicates with physicians regarding resident wound needs• Initiates nutritional interventions to ensure that residents with wounds are provided nutrition to promote wound healing.• Performs direct resident care utilizing established procedure, policies, and standards• Administer treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each residents while performing treatments• Communicates and interacts effectively, courteously, and tactfully with residents, visitors,family members, peers, and supervisors• Conducts rounds frequently to ensure that residents with incontinence are receiving pericareand preventative ointments timely. Discipline non-compliant staff accordingly withconsultation from the DON• Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection controlprocedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves and proper disposal ofsoiled material
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Registered Nurse) (RN)2. Must possess a current and unencumbered Licensed Professional Nurse or Registered Nurse License in the state the facility resides in
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Waters of Smyrna is now hiring Full Time Wound Care Nurse to join our TEAM!!!RN preferred
***New Wage Scale***
A comprehensive benefit package includes:
Excellent Pay
PayActiv
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Birthdays
Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
Paid Sick Time
Attendance Bonus
Group Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance plans
Disability plans
401K
POSITION SUMMARY:The Wound Care Coordinator (RN) reports to and receives general direction from the Director of Nursing and is responsible for delivering quality wound care and preventative measures to maintain skin integrity to assigned residents in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:• Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents wound and skin integrity• Collecting and documentation of residents’ skin status including medical history.• Wound care (RN) Registered Nurse prevention and prevention through plan of care• Sets priorities for nursing action for wound care and prevention• Communicates with physicians regarding resident wound needs• Initiates nutritional interventions to ensure that residents with wounds are provided nutrition to promote wound healing.• Performs direct resident care utilizing established procedure, policies, and standards• Administer treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each residents while performing treatments• Communicates and interacts effectively, courteously, and tactfully with residents, visitors,family members, peers, and supervisors• Conducts rounds frequently to ensure that residents with incontinence are receiving pericareand preventative ointments timely. Discipline non-compliant staff accordingly withconsultation from the DON• Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection controlprocedures including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves and proper disposal ofsoiled material
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:1. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Registered Nurse) (RN)2. Must possess a current and unencumbered Licensed Professional Nurse or Registered Nurse License in the state the facility resides in
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.