RN Wound Care Nurse / Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

*Job description:* *Position:* Wound Care Nurse *Location: *Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg *Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:* Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.
*Job Summary:* Coordinates, oversees and provides daily quality treatment and care of Residents according to Physicians’ Orders; primarily responsible for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers.
*Responsibilities and Duties:* * Looks for and reports pressure areas to prevent the development of decubitus and provides skin care * Reviews and updates Resident’s Care Plan with progress or decline of wounds and/or Pressure Ulcers * Assumes position of Charge Nurse on unit as needed or requested * Provides treatment to Residents according to Physicians’ Orders * Monitors and treats Residents’ skin problems; notifies DON of any increase in skin problems * Assesses Residents’ Decubitus (pressure ulcers); records observations and stage of wounds weekly, or sooner as needed * Provides information regarding all Residents to RN Supervisor regarding any changes in condition and care * Notifies Physician if new Orders are indicated or needed; notifies Physician and family as needed * Charts information at least weekly regarding progress and observations of wounds and Pressure Ulcers * Schedules treatments at times convenient for the Resident * Orders treatment supplies from the Pharmacy and Central Supply following Bedford Wound Care Protocol * Observes, monitors and provides instructions for Nursing Staff and Nurse Aides * Provides in-service training programs as requested * Provides reports requested by Director of Nursing or Administrator * Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of the Residents * Ensures that bedridden patients are turned at least every two hours * Assists during Admission identifying Residents at risk of developing skin problems or decline in condition *Qualifications and Skills:* RN License in good standing in the State of Mississippi; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of Nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices, skills and application, with thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Long-Term Care; must have good planning and organization skills; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check.
*Excellent Benefits:* Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees.
It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life.
A summary of benefits offered includes: Paid Time Off (PTO) including: * Vacation pay * Paid sick leave Insurance benefits including: * Group Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision Insurance * Pharmacy discount with free delivery at work Other Benefits: * Direct deposit * Bereavement leave * Retirement Savings Plan/401K * Shift Differentials for some nursing positions * Tuition reimbursement for nursing education * Scholarship program for continuing nursing education * Employee Assistance Program * Family Medical Leave *IF CONTACTED, YOU WILL BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A MORE THOROUGH APPLICATION AT THE FACILITY.
* Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $30.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Referral program * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Application Question(s): * Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks.
Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks? Education: * Associate (Preferred) Experience: * Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN (Preferred) Work Location: * One location Work Remotely: * No Work Location: In person Closed *View public job page* Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $30.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Physical setting: * Long term care * Nursing home Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks.
Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks? Experience: * Long term care: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Hattiesburg, MS 39401: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person