What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at Franciscan Ministries?
Wound Nurse
Full Time 5 days Week / EOW)
The Village at Victory Lakes / Lindenhurst, IL
The Village at VictoryLakes, a part of Franciscan Ministries, is hiring a Wound Care Registered Nurse(RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who monitors each resident with pressure ulcers to ensure treatment and services are provided to promote healing and prevent infection. Must have a current nurse license in the state of IL.
We love our Staff! THAT’S WHY WE OFFER…
- Competitive Compensation & Shift Differentials
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- Life/Disability Insurance
- 401k Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- FREE CPR classes offered
- PayActiv – Immediately access up to 50% of your earned pay
- Tax Free Student Loan Forgiveness
- Great Health Plans
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
Hours available in Skilled Nursing:
- Full Time (5 Days Week / EOW)
Location: The Village at Victory Lakes, 1055 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Wound Care
- Maintains accurate treatment schedule, timely records of treatments administered, progress notes, and evaluations for skilled residents
- Reviews all skin assessment of new residents.
- Conduct weekly meetings with Wound Committee
- Completes rounds with Wound Doctor every week and updates PCC
- Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.
- Reports all suspected, alleged, or witness physical, sexual, or verbal abuse3 immediately to the DON and Administrator.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Graduate from accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
- Two years of long-term care experience.
- Current nursing license for the state of IL.
- Wound Care Certified, or willing to get within first 3 months of hire
- CPR certified
- Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Must enjoy working with the senior population
The Village at Victory Lakes is a vibrant senior living community in Lindenhurst, Illinois. The Village at Victory Lakes is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering a variety of senior lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, memory support assisted living, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the on-site rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community.
About Franciscan Ministries:
We believe in our associates and are committed to creating an environment that is supportive and nurturing of your career path. We offer competitive compensation and tuition reimbursement along with training, continuing education and wellness programs. DFWP/EOE/e-verify
Are you ready to write the next chapter of YOUR story? Please apply today!
About the Company:
Franciscan Ministries
