Wound Nurse (weekends) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ridgeway Post Acute

Ahwatukee, Arizona, United States
Wound care assessment
Develop comprehensive care plans
Resident health information confidentiality
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents

Job Summary

  • Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.
  • 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.
  • Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed.

Matching Summary

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wound care assessment
  • Develop comprehensive care plans
  • Resident health information confidentiality
  • Occupational exposure reporting
  • Skin disorder identification and treatment
  • Therapeutic wound services

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team collaboration
  • Maintain effective working relationships
  • Participate in facility committees
  • Assist in resident rehabilitation activities

Key Requirements

  • Weekend shift required (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Maintain nursing license
  • Attend continuing education programs

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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