Treatment Wound Care Nurse - San Antonio, United States - Summit LTC

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    TREATMENT WOUND CARE NURSE POSITION SUMMARY

    We are looking for a skilled Treatment Wound Care Nurse to become a part of our facility's compassionate care-giving team. The Treatment Wound Care Nurse will be responsible for the assessment and follow up of each resident's need for and result of treatments provided in the facility or a designated area of the facility. The Treatment Wound Care Nurse communicates with the other Licensed Staff of the facility in assessing needs and results of staff action to assure residents do not decrease their functional abilities such as; obtain skin breakdown, contractures, weight loss, skin tears and so forth while in the facility. Assists the facility to provide education, assessment and appropriate infection control programs. Works with the facility as team member to assure treatments are coordinated with other events of the day. Assists the Nursing Department to assure residents care plans are followed. Documents on records as per policy and procedures of the facility. Participates in staff meetings and in-services as required. We are searching for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to be a vital link between our patients and the nurses and other facility staff.

    TREATMENT WOUND CARE NURSE BENEFITS & PERKS:

    • The area's most competitive wages (based on experience).
    • Access to wages before payday.
    • Benefits eligibility starting 1st of the month following 60 days from hire date (full-time employees).
    • Robust benefit plan offerings including medical (PPO and HSA plans), dental, vision, short-term disability, voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, HSA, 401(k) plan, etc.
    • Employer paid life insurance, employee assistance program.
    • Paid time off.
    • Generous employee referral bonus program.

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    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Continuing education credits
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Free parking
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

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    Requirements:

    TREATMENT WOUND CARE NURSE QUALIFICATIONS

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    TREATMENT WOUND CARE NURSE EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    High school diploma or relevant qualification.

    • Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LVN/RN program.
    • Possession of a current valid Texas driver's license or regular means of transportation to and from work.
    • One (1) year of experience as a nurse in a skilled rehabilitation, skilled nursing or Long-Term Care (LTC) environment preferred.
    • Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

    TREATMENT WOUND CARE NURSE CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

    Must possess a current and active license to practice as an RN or LVN in this state. CPR certification required.

    Summit LTC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.