Nursing Jobs in Braselton, GA
Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries, diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers, and traumatic or complicated wounds. Provide wound care to assigned residents in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques. Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record. Confers with the care plan team in developing the comprehensive care plan. Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative. Monitors implementing preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care. 
Coordinates and ensure completion of the state required Minimum Data set on all residents throughout the facility to include admissions, significant changes, quarterly and Medicare assessments in a timely manner. He/she identifies resident problems from the MDS and other assessments and develops the initial individual Care Plan for each resident. The MDS Coordinator reviews and optimizes the MDS Process to ensure appropriate services are rendered justifies facility reimbursement.Qualifications: Current Georgia Nursing Licensure, LPN or RN Experience in clinical and utilization experience in a Long Term Care or skilled facility Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid reimbursement guidelines, PPS and Rugs categories as it relates to the MDS process. Overview One year of clinical LPN experience. Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Licensed Practical Nurse DUTIES: Recording health details of Residents; including vitals & temperature. Administering medications and injections to Residents as needed. Treating and dressing wounds and bedsores as needed. May be required to supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Helps Residents get dressed & take care of personal hygiene. Monitors Residents’ food and liquid intake and output. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work as a team member. Valid GA License and be in good standing with State Registry. 
Overview Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. One year of clinical RN experience in home health or hospice. One year of RN management experience. Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. Must have a current State Certification Responsible for the delivery of care to the residents assigned on a daily basis Understand and comply with all Resident Rights Understand and practice Infection Control and Universal Precautions Observe and report residents general condition and behavior Understand and practice the principles of lifting Documentation of required resident information Participate in fire/disaster drills, inservices and scheduled staff meetings 
