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Zahav Healthcare Consulting

Wound Care Nurse

Zahav Healthcare Consulting, Des Plaines, Illinois, us, 60019

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Wound Care Nurse

RN or LPN

Experience individualized care at a Rivaya Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Rivaya Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and knowing that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking dedicated Wound Care Nurse (RN or LPN). The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for delivering quality wound care and preventative measures to maintain skin integrity of assigned residents in compliance with applicable federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(K) Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays.

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule

“APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More!

Qualifications

Nursing License required by the state. (RN or LPN)

Must have current CPR certification.

Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as an LPN/RN.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Must be able to speak and write the English language.

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Must be available to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents wound and skin integrity, including rounds, measurements, interdisciplinary care plan review, treatment recommendations, physician orders, and required documentation.

Collecting and documentation of residents’ skin status including medical history.

Wound care prevention and prevention through plan of care.

Sets priorities for nursing action for wound care and prevention.

Communicates with physicians regarding resident wound needs.

Initiates nutritional interventions to ensure that residents with wounds are provided nutrition to promote wound healing.

Performs direct resident care utilizing established procedure, policies, and standards.

Administer treatments and procedures in accordance with the physician’s orders.

Conducts rounds frequently to ensure that residents with incontinence are receiving pericare and preventative ointments timely.

Performs duties in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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