LPN Wound Care Nurse - FT Day Shift at Northridge Health and Rehabilitation

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Northridge Health & Rehab– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

# ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor any skin problems that the patients may have and treat as ordered by physician.
• Administer and record all treatment medications.
• Chart information regarding patient’s progress, ailments, medication, symptoms and observations.
• May be required to provide all information regarding patient to the supervising RN as to their progress and care.
• Provide to the Director of Nursing appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and others as necessary.
• Assist in identifying, managing and treating acute and chronic wounds and skin lesions i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears, skin infections, etc.
• Maintain effective lines of communication with attending physicians.
• Admit, discharge and transfer patients as requested.
• Send patients to the hospital as necessary.
• Make compliance rounds and report any pertinent issues.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in follow-up on consultant recommendations (i.e. pharmacy, dietary, etc.)
• Complete documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation etc.)
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.

# SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required.
• Effective and professional verbal, and written communication skills
• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or is a graduate of an approved LPN program.

An active LPN License to practice in the State of Georgia

# SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

# Provides oversight and direction unlicensed nursing personnel.

# LANGUAGE SKILLS

# MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

# REASONING ABILITY

# COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

# CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Please see minimum qualifications

# PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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