What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse - LPN position at Ethica Health & Retirement Communities?
Wound Care Nurse - LPN
Traditions Health and Rehabilitation
Lithonia, GA
Our Full-time Benefits Include:
- Competitive Wage Scale
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedules and Set Hours
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- 7 Paid Holidays and 10 PTO Days Your First Year
- Option to cash out Paid Time Off as you earn it
- Company paid Disability Coverage and Life Insurance
Examples of Duties Performed:
- Monitors any skin problems that the patients may have and treat as ordered by physician.
- Administers and records all treatment medications.
- Charts information regarding patient’s progress, ailments, medication, symptoms and observations.
- Performs monthly skin assessments on patients.
- Stocks and prepares treatment cart.
- Complies with current federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing care in the execution of assigned duties.
- Administers and records medications following physician orders and established center policy; takes and records patient vital signs and collects laboratory specimens as directed.
- Provides emotional support to patients and their families.
Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must:
- Have a current license as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Georgia State Nursing Board.
- Embrace the standards, values, and beliefs of the organization.
- Possess ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Be capable of maintaining effective working relationships with patients, family members, department heads, and fellow associates.
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