Licensed Vocational Nurse - Salinas, United States - Dr. MobiCare

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Wound Care Nurse to join our team of wound care professionals. As part of our team, you would be responsible for providing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner. You must be a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to be considered for this position; bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is a member of the patient care team responsible for providing care under the supervision of a Nurse Practitioner
• The LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE / WOUND CARE TREATMENT NURSE is responsible for providing primary skin care to residents, with an emphasis on the treatment and therapy of skin disorders
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and callouses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors
• Provide, with established protocols and under the supervision of the Nurse Practitioner, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders
• Document treatment and findings in the resident health records
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
• Assist in the evaluation and manage all acute, chronic wounds, surgical wounds, and dermatologic wounds
• Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines
• Provides individualized patient teaching and counseling

Qualifications:

• Valid CA Vocational Nurse License (LVN)
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in an acute and/or subacute hospital environment with treatment nurse experience
• CPR and basic life support (BLS) certifications
• Certification and prior experience in wound care

What We Offer:

• Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
• Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement

When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically. This career destination is for engaged, caring, passionate, talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing.

Equal Opportunity Employer encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.