The Laurels of Chatham
Wound Care Nurse (RN) - Expert in specialized wound care and skin treatments (Hi
The Laurels of Chatham, Pittsboro, North Carolina, United States, 27312
As the Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests, with an
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist inmodifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs ofthe guest, in accordance with established medical practices and therequirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.
* Confers with the Director of Nursing andor other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.* Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.* Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.* Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.
**Education andor Experience:**
* At least one year experience working in wound care preferred.
**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**
* Registered Nurse or Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse with required state Licensure.* CPR certified
or acceptable exemption required
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Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist inmodifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs ofthe guest, in accordance with established medical practices and therequirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.
* Confers with the Director of Nursing andor other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.* Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.* Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.* Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.
**Education andor Experience:**
* At least one year experience working in wound care preferred.
**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**
* Registered Nurse or Licensed PracticalVocational Nurse with required state Licensure.* CPR certified
or acceptable exemption required
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