Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN)

Western NC Facility seeking an experienced Wound Nurse to join our team.

Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabiliation is looking for an experienced Wound Nurse to join our dynamic team.

What you will do:

• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

What you need:

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current NC state license.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

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