Wound Care Nurse

LVN: $30.00 – $37.50/hrRN: $45.00 – $52.00/hrWe’re so happy that you’re considering a career with us!Golden Merced Care Center is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse (LVN or RN) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing wound care services for residents while ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and documentation are maintained.Essential Position Duties: Makes frequent rounds to note resident/patient conditions and to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.Gives/receives the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours.Ensures assigned work area (i.e. nurse station, med. Cart, medication room, etc.), resident/patient care rooms and treatment areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.Monitors supplies and orders as needed. Follows all policies and procedures and performs duties as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act. Reviews care plans, at least daily, to ensure appropriate care. Notifies the Director of Nursing/Residence Care Manager/patient changes in condition.Receives and transcribes physician’s orders to resident’s/patient’s charts, Kardex/Care Plan A, Medication Administration Record (“MAR”), treatment/care plans, as required.Prepares and administers medications and performs treatments as ordered by the physician.Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid and company standards and policies. Counts all controlled drugs with other nurse at shift change and notifies the Director of Nursing / Resident Care Manager of all drug and narcotic discrepancies noted on your shift.Keeps medication room and medication cart locked according to regulations. Responsible for security of keys. Follows and adheres to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information.Education, Licensure, & Experience Requirements:Current LVN or RN license in good standing required.Wound Care Certification preferred.Minimum 1 year of wound care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.Benefit Highlights:Competitive Wages Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Golden Merced Care Center3170 M St, Merced, CA 95348, USAEvergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.