Wound Care Nurse
Company: AHC Paris
Location: Paris
Posted on: September 11, 2023
Job Description:
AHC-American Health Communities is a network of 29 skilled
nursing and rehab facilities. We treat patients recovering from
illness, injury or surgery and provide daily care for long-term
residents. Our parent company, American Health Partners, is a
multifaceted company with operations in multiple states. Come grow
with us!
We are looking for a compassionate
licensed practical nurse (LPN) / registered nurse (RN) with
experience delivering treatments to patients in a hospital,
long-term care facility or other health care institution. Our wound
care nurses make a difference in the lives of our residents and
patients by developing relationships with them and ensuring they
get quality care as prescribed by their physician or advanced
practice provider. The licensed practical nurses / registered
nurses at our skilled nursing facility are part of a team who cares
deeply about their patients and each other. You'll use your
knowledge, skills and experience to observe and respond to
resident's medical needs and maximize their well-being. Apply today
if you want a great job with competitive pay, generous benefits and
advancement opportunities! POSITION SUMMARY If you enjoy being on
nursing a team that's focused on making life better for others, we
want you to join our AHC staff. As an LPN / RN treatment nurse,
your skills will be rewarded with competitive pay, generous
benefits and opportunities to expand your capabilities and advance
in your career. In this hands-on treatment role, you'll provide
personalized health care to residents to ensure their comfort and
safety. Typical daily tasks include:
- Administer treatments to residents and participate in care
planning, as appropriate
- Determine practical applications of specific procedures for
individual residents and follow through with treatment
- Observe and respond to changes in residents' conditions and
document observations, interventions, and outcomes
- Accurately record in electronic health record treatments and
changes in condition of area being treated
- Recognize, intervene, and/or report complaints and grievances
from residents, family members, visitors, and employees WORK
EXPERIENCE, CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION
- Minimum of 6 months experience working in a hospital, long-term
care facility or other health care institution implementing total
patient care and care planning
- Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) /
registered nurse (RN) by the state of Tennessee
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a degree as a
licensed practical nurse (LPN) / registered nurse (RN) OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including
possible overtime, shift changes and weekends
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40
pounds
- Some travel required SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises support staff including training, scheduling and
assigning work; reviewing performance and recommending salary
increases, promotions or discharges; and assisting in
problem-solving for staff issues EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our
organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s)
protected by federal, state, and local laws. The organization will
also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education Required
- Technical/other training or better Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Registered Nurse
- CPR Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Keywords: AHC Paris, Clarksville , Wound Care Nurse, Healthcare , Paris, Tennessee
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