Wound Care Nurse The Wound Care Nurse provides care that will quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bedsores, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. The wound care nurse will access the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infection and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. RESPONSIBILITIES: · The Wound Care Nurse maintains a Comprehensive care plan for skin impairments- updating as needed to include any change in treatment, improvement and/or decline · Weekly wound rounds with wound consultant · Weekly wound measurements documented · Review investigation for all new skin opening related to pressure · Monitoring vascular/arterial/surgical wounds and document appropriately -treatment, comprehensive care plan, coordinating follow-up when indicated & maintain weekly measurements · Educate and counsel patients and their families on wound care processes and issues · Demonstrate wound care procedures to other care givers QUALIFICATIONS: · BSN or equivalent · Must be a graduate of an RN nursing program · Current registration and license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed in · Peripheral IV certification · Two years of clinical nursing experience · One-year experience in a management position preferred · One-year experience in geriatrics and subacute population · CPR/BLS certified Why Join Us · DAILY PAY OPTION! · Competitive Compensation. · Great Benefits Package. · Engaging Work Atmosphere. · Innovative Training Programs. · Excellent Growth Opportunities. · And So Much More! An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Shift : 3p-11p The Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing team! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The LPN will be responsible for administering medications, taking vital signs, performing wound care and assisting patients with daily living activities. The LPN will also be responsible for documenting patient care in the electronic health record and liaising with other healthcare professionals as needed. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities: · Administer medications as prescribed by a physician or registered nurse · Monitor and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate. · Communicate with patients and their families about their care and treatment plan. · Document patient visits and treatment plans in electronic medical records (EMR) · Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses, physicians, and therapists. · Complete patient assessments, coordination of care · Identify and reports changes in resident’s condition to Registered Nurse · Follow infection control and safety protocols to ensure patient and staff safety. · Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all patient interactions. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications: · Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse · Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program · Knowledge of nursing principles and practices · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Attention to detail and ability to multitask. · Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. · Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs) is preferred. If you are a compassionate and dedicated LPN who is looking to work in a challenging and rewarding healthcare environment, please apply today! Why Join Us · WORK TODAY, GET PAID TODAY! · Competitive Compensation. · Great Benefits Package. · Engaging Work Atmosphere. · Innovative Training Programs. · Excellent Growth Opportunities. · And So Much More! Who We Are Our mission is to personalize the wellness journey by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences that are designed around the needs of everyone. We are dedicated to promoting a better quality of life and transforming ordinary expectations into extraordinary outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Shift : 3p-11p The Cascades Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing team! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The LPN will be responsible for administering medications, taking vital signs, performing wound care and assisting patients with daily living activities. The LPN will also be responsible for documenting patient care in the electronic health record and liaising with other healthcare professionals as needed. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities: · Administer medications as prescribed by a physician or registered nurse · Monitor and record patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate. · Communicate with patients and their families about their care and treatment plan. · Document patient visits and treatment plans in electronic medical records (EMR) · Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses, physicians, and therapists. · Complete patient assessments, coordination of care · Identify and reports changes in resident’s condition to Registered Nurse · Follow infection control and safety protocols to ensure patient and staff safety. · Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in all patient interactions. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Qualifications: · Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse · Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program · Knowledge of nursing principles and practices · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Attention to detail and ability to multitask. · Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. · Experience with electronic medical records (EMRs) is preferred. If you are a compassionate and dedicated LPN who is looking to work in a challenging and rewarding healthcare environment, please apply today! Why Join Us · WORK TODAY, GET PAID TODAY! · Competitive Compensation. · Great Benefits Package. · Engaging Work Atmosphere. · Innovative Training Programs. · Excellent Growth Opportunities. · And So Much More! Who We Are Our mission is to personalize the wellness journey by providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences that are designed around the needs of everyone. We are dedicated to promoting a better quality of life and transforming ordinary expectations into extraordinary outcomes.
Supports the Director of Nursing in executing the goals and objectives of the nursing department in regard to patient/resident rights, patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility. Serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework. Provides leadership and direction for the nursing staff while being responsible for the overall management of the Nursing Department. Ensures nursing staff's compliance with all facility and nursing policies and procedures as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies · Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing · Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards · Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents · Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered Develop the policies and procedures required to meet the standards of care · Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility · Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services · Make reports and recommendations to the Administration concerning the activities of the department · Establish an interdisciplinary framework within which nursing services can be coordinated to ensure that residents' needs will be met · Review all incident and accident reports before submitting to Director of Nursing, Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan · Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs · Recommend standard supply levels and equipment purchases to the Administrator · Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others · Investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate · Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals · Oversee CMI data collection and submission to DOH · Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies · May make determination of death when necessary · Participate in QA/PI Programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program · Oversee performance improvement activities as outcome measurements necessitate · Identify areas for improvement in the systems of care delivery · Ensure the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care · Ensure residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program · Participate in and adhere to employee health, safety, security, and corporate compliance programs · Participate in mandatory in-service and job training programs · Responsible for New Hire Training of required mandatories; Works directly with Department Heads to assure that department specific requirements are conducted for new hires. · Ensures that annual mandatories are conducted for all staff. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: · Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state employed · Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred · Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations · Must be CPR/BLS certified · Computer and word processing skills required · 2+ years’ of clinical nursing experience in acute care setting · 2+ years’ experience in sub-acute and geriatrics setting preferred · 4+ years’ experience in nursing administration · Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, knowledge of other languages helpful · The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional patient/residents, visitors or family members · The ability to relate to geriatric, informed and sub-acute population SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: · This position assists the Director of Nursing in managing all employees of the Nursing department.
