Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN) EVERY OTHER WEEKEND at Generations at Applewood LLC

Matteson, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

42.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wound Care, Skin Evaluation, Medication Application, Patient Education, Surgical Incision Care, Pressure Sore Prevention, HIPAA Compliance, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description WOUND CARE NURSE (RN/LPN) Days Every other weekend, flexible hours- Applewood, Matteson, IL where 'Nursing is a Work of Heart ' Generations at Applewood in Matteson, Illinois has an immediate opening for an Every Other Weekend Experienced Wound Care Nurse- Flexible hours/days. (To create a full-time position, we have available shifts on the floor.) Candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse with Wound Care experience. Wound Care Certificate, Training or Full Certification Preferred but we will accept candidates with just a couple of years WC experience. PLEASE INCLUDE YEARS OF WOUND CARE EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION ON YOUR RESUME Hourly Rate: $35-42 depending if a LPN or RN Plus you can pick up additional shifts working a cart as a floor nurse $2 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift. Looking for an organization with stability, longevity, the opportunity for internal professional growth, and a collaborative work culture? Join us, share our passion for excellence in patient care and love what you do! Apply now! Generations at Applewood is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour rehabilitation and skilled nursing community offering quality healthcare services to senior residents throughout the Chicagoland area. Learn more about our facility at: www.generationsapplewood.com. Responsibilities of the Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN): Skin evaluation for pressure sore prevention Medication application to existing wounds Educate patients to care for their own wounds Care for patient's surgical incisions, any pressure sores or any wounds caused from disease or injury IND1 Requirements Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN): Current RN or LPN license from the State of Illinois Wound Care Certification (WCC) or Vohra Certificate or ability to complete certification preferred Wound Care experience required Personable and professional with residents, families, and staff Maintain confidentiality of all residents’ information in compliance with HIPAA standards Must have compassion, understanding and tolerance for older adults “Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to Come” Generations at Applewood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for performing skin evaluations to prevent pressure sores and applying medications to existing wounds. They also provide care for surgical incisions and educate patients on self-care for their wounds.