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Conifer Health Solutions

Wound Treatment Nurse

Conifer Health Solutions, Joshua Tree, California, United States, 92252

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Position Summary Provides nursing and wound care on the SNF unit.

Responsibilities

Starts IVs and obtains blood samples.

Updates care plans as needed.

Communicates the need for equipment or supplies to the Charge RN or Unit Secretary.

Completes assigned admission documentation and assessments.

Compiles and ensures others comply with all resident privacy and HIPAA requirements.

Ensures CNAs complete assigned resident care tasks.

Participates in monthly recapitulation process as requested.

Ensures DPAC/Advance Directive wishes are carried out in accordance with CCC policy and procedure.

Provides resident and family education and training as assigned documentation.

Participates in resident Care Plan meetings and ensures care plans are appropriate and up-to-date.

Participates in Nutrition/Weight/Wound meetings.

Assesses weekly measure of wounds.

Contacts MDs for appropriate treatment orders.

Assesses new admits.

Ensures orders are appropriate for treatment C/P skin problems.

Treatment nurse responsible for the "m" section of the MDS.

Orders specialty beds appropriate to criteria of wounds.

Measures decubitus weekly, preferably on Sunday, issues treatment if necessary, fills out decubitus reports and distributes.

Qualifications Physical demands:

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Frequent prolonged standing/walking.

Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50 lbs).

Manual dexterity and mobility.

Lifts, positions, and/or transfers residents.

Working Conditions:

Contact with residents/patients/visitors under a wide variety of circumstances.

May be exposed to infectious/contagious diseases.

Regularly exposed to risk of blood borne diseases.

Requires judgment/actions that could result in the death of a resident.

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

Current California Registered Nurse License (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

BLS Certification.

IV/Phlebotomy certification an advantage.

About Us Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the Team Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Job Info

Job Identification 2503036418

Job Category Nursing

Posting Date 01/07/2026, 09:05 PM

Degree Level Associate's Degree/College Diploma (±13 years)

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Locations Hi-Desert Continuing Care Center (On-site)

Assignment Category Full Time

Pay Range $47.33 - $73.34 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

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