Wound Nurse Lvn

North Houston Transitional Care

Houston, Texas, USA
Remote
Wound assessment and treatment
Resident care plan development
Communication with physicians
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 assessment and treatment
  • Resident care plan development
  • Communication with physicians
  • Confidentiality of resident information
  • Occupational exposure reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Employee and public relations
  • Continuing education participation

Key Requirements

  • LVN License
  • Maintain current license

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter