What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN Wound Nurse *Competitive Wages position at Innovative?
Positions Summary:
The primary purpose of the job position is to develop, implement, and supervise day-to-day wound care program of the facility in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility and the requirements of current federal, state, and local standard governing the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Works throughout the nursing service area.
Moves intermittently during work hours.
Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.
May lift and move patients and equipment.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department personnel.
Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post – disaster, etc.).
Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, bruise, scratches and odors, etc. throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and the air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including but not limited to TB AIDS and Hepatitis B. Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure – Category One (High Exposure Risk).
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Knowledge of elderly, ill, and/or disabled.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition an enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures.
Follows and understands written and oral directions.