Wound Care Nurse RN

apartment The Citadel of Northbrook location_onNorthbrook, IL 60062, US

The Citadel of Northbrook is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team! As a Wound Care Nurse RN, you will have the distinctive role that specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders. You will also provide each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessments and care plan and as may be directed by management.

Wound Care Nurse RN Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with patients who have gastrointestinal stomas for feeding tubes or colostomy bags, skin ulcers, drains, surgical incisions, or pressure sores.
Evaluates and provides treatment protocols to ward off skin irritation and infection for wounds that may not heal well, because of other medical problems, such as diabetes or poor circulation.
Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
Assists with the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care.
Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care
Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.
Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA compliance.
All other duties, as assigned.

Wound Care Nurse RN Qualifications and Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Serves as the expert in Wound Care.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Wound Care Nurse RN Education and Experience:

Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
1 year of experience preferred.
Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
401(k) with company match
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Innovative Training Programs
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7020324

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

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