Treatment/Wound Nurse As a Treatment/Wound Nurse at Advanced Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Garland , you will be responsible for performing resident skin assessments, obtaining treatment orders, administering treatments as ordered, and documenting appropriately to help ensure that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained. Other duties and job details to be discussed at interview. . The Wound Care Nurse duties at Advanced Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Garland include: Provides patient, family and staff education regarding prevention of pressure ulcers and therapeutic support services, dressing selection and adjunctive therapy. Collaborates with clinical staff, physicians and other members of the treatment team to provide the patient with the highest quality and most appropriate wound care. Acts as a resource for the treatment team and clinical staff and assists with staffing as assigned. Trains and manages the Wound Care Team Members to include orientation, competency validation and in-service training. Organizes and directs the interdisciplinary Wound Care Committee Perform additional duties assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Projects a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Knowledge of wound care related products and procedures preferred. Identification and utilization of industry evidence base standards related to wound care. Knowledge of comprehensive wound management including wound assessment, formulation of treatment plan, recommendation of appropriate wound dressing, documentation, evaluation, education, data collection, surveillance and outcome data preferred. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input etc.) Education and/or Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Active/Valid RN/LVN nursing license in the state of Texas. (Required) Minimum of (1) year of comprehensive wound management including wound assessment, formulation of treatment plan, recommendation of appropriate wound dressing, documentation, evaluation, education, data collection, surveillance and outcome data. Knowledge of principals of infection control. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current professional nursing license for the state of Texas. Must maintain current BLS certification and CPR certification throughout employment. Wound Care Nursing Certification and Wound Debridement Certification preferred. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Purpose: To provide non-professional direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, and to assist in maintaining a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the residents. Essential job Duties and Responsibilities : Personal Care, Nursing Care, and Food Service Functions: Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc. Assists with resident recreation programs. Prepares residents for meals and snacks, assists residents in eating where needed and records food intake. Reads and follows daily care plans; performs assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures; reports changes in resident condition to nurse in charge; documents care provision on resident record/flowsheets as required and reports accidents and incidents; and provides nursing functions as directed by supervisor Safety, Sanitation and Infection Control: Understands and follows safety, sanitation and infection control policy and procedures, to include but not limited to proper hand washing, proper wearing of masks and gloves and promptly reports any violations to supervisor. In-service and continuing education: Attend orientation and in-service as required by the state. Completes all required on-line education as deemed necessary by the state and the facility. Resident Rights and relationships: Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding residents’ rights. Promotes positive relationships with residents, visitors and government regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance and attitude. Other Job Functions: Support Function : Assist in admission, transfer and discharge of residents. Staff Development: Attend and participate in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assist with orientation and training other staff. Other Duties: Other duties as assigned Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical device): Works in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment.. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in handwashing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise, and odors daily Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to communicate with residents and employees, ability to understand and follow training, ability to instruct staff in service education, and the ability to remain calm under stress. Qualifications: Must be a Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with the State or must within four (4) months of employment have completed state required training and a competency evaluation program. Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. “At Will” Statement: This job description provides guidelines only and none of its provisions are contractual in nature. The Job Description does not guarantee employment for any specific period of time or any specific terms or benefits of employment. All employment with the Company is “at will,” meaning that you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. No member of the Company’s management staff has the authority to make oral or written promises of employment that are inconsistent with the policy of at-will employment. The at-will nature of employment may only be modified through a written employment agreement signed by the head of the Company’s governing body and the team member. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Our Facility is committed to protecting the privacy, security and integrity of individually identifiable health information received from or on behalf of our employees. The Facility adheres to the highest standards of integrity in the performance of its business and is prepared to maintain compliance with HIPPA and other regulatory requirements by adopting and adjusting policies and processes as necessary. All employees are required to adhere to all HIPPA regulations
