What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at The Parc at Joliet?
The Parc at Joliet -
At The PARC Joliet Nursing, we are looking for an experienced and detail oriented Treatment Nurse to join our team at our Rehab and Long-Term Care Facility located in Joliet, Illinois.
This Treatment Nurse would be responsible to deliver direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of soft tissue injuries and other wound types and to supervise the day to day nursing activities performed by the nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments.
Functions :
- Must ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Directly supervise the nurses, CNA’s and other members of the IDT that wound care treatments and protocols are followed accordingly.
- Responsible for assessing and documenting wound status and skin care.
- Administer wound treatments as ordered by the physician.
- Review treatment orders for completeness of information and accuracy of transcription of the physician’s order.
- Assist as necessary with the physician / consultant during wound care rounds.
- Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician.
- Update skin report and email weekly
- Attend Weekly skin and weight meetings
Nurse on call rotation
Excel and PCC experience required
Full-Time