Wound Nurse (weekends) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee, Arizona, USA
Weekend shift required
Resident care planning
Dermatologic care of residents
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.
  • 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

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

  • Weekend shift required
  • Resident care planning
  • Dermatologic care of residents
  • Wound assessment and treatment
  • Confidentiality of resident information

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Effective communication with health professionals
  • Emotional support for residents
  • In-service training participation

Key Requirements

  • Weekend shift required
  • Maintain nursing license
  • Familiarity with personal protective equipment

Work Rights

Not specified

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