Wound Care (RN/LPN) at Volare Health

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wound Care, Infection Control, Geriatrics, Patient Assessment, Care Plans, Quality Improvement, Training, Long-Term Care, Communication, Team Coordination, Clinical Experience, Positive Attitude, Elderly Care, Staff Instruction, Healthcare Experience, Fast-Paced Environment

Industry

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Description

Wound Care (RN or LPN) St. Bernard Nursing and Rehabilitation is part of the Volare Health portfolio of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation centers located in multiple states. We welcome our residents, their families, and our staff with warm hearts. While you make a difference in the daily lives of our residents, we support you with competitive market wages and help guide you along your career path. Summary: The Wound Care Nurse coordinates of the center's wound team to oversee the general application of the skin management program, complete resident assessments, and create and implement care plans. Responsibilities: * Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned. * Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings. Required Education and Experience: * Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state. * Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics. * Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices. * Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff. * Possess a special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. * Other duties as assigned. Preferred Education and Experience * Some wound care experience is preferred. * Wound care certification is preferred, but willing to assist you in obtaining. * Experience in a fast-paced environment. * Post-acute care or health care experience preferred. * Experience in a skilled nursing setting preferred. Benefits and Perks: * Career advancement opportunities * Health, Dental and Vision insurance options are available for you and your family. * Company paid life insurance. * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Health savings account (HSA) * Paid time off (PTO) * Tuition reimbursement * Please note, benefit eligibility will change for part-time and PRN schedules.

Responsibilities

The Wound Care Nurse coordinates the center's wound team to oversee the skin management program. This includes completing resident assessments and creating and implementing care plans.