Wound Nurse (weekends) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee, Arizona, United States
Weekend onsite
Wound assessment and treatment
Develop comprehensive care plans
Report resident status to physician
Ahwatukee Post Acute is seeking a Wound Nurse for weekend shifts to provide comprehensive dermatologic care to residents. The role involves assessing skin disorders, creating care plans, and maintaining communication with the healthcare team, while ensuring compliance with health regulations

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.
  • Provide direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident’s ability to cope.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 80

Ahwatukee Post Acute is seeking a Wound Nurse for weekend shifts to provide comprehensive dermatologic care to residents. The role involves assessing skin disorders, creating care plans, and maintaining communication with the healthcare team, while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Wound assessment and treatment
  • Develop comprehensive care plans
  • Report resident status to physician
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Provide direct physical and psychological care

Nice-to-have

  • Participate in facility committees
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Maintain effective working relationships
  • Assist in resident rehabilitation activities

Key Requirements

  • Weekend shift required
  • Maintain professional license

Work Rights

Not specified

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