Wound Nurse (weekends) - Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee Post Acute

Ahwatukee, Arizona, United States
Wound care assessment and treatment
Develop comprehensive care plans
Report resident status to physician
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

  • Wound care assessment and treatment
  • Develop comprehensive care plans
  • Report resident status to physician
  • Maintain resident confidentiality
  • Weekend shift required

Nice-to-have

  • Interdisciplinary care team collaboration
  • Friendly working relationship with professionals
  • Participate in facility committees
  • Assist in resident rehabilitation activities

Key Requirements

  • Maintain license on current status
  • Attend continuing education programs

Work Rights

Not specified

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