Wound Care Nurse

Zahav Healthcareis seeking a compassionate and detail-orietned Full-Time Wound Care Nurse. At Zahav we are proud to be providing the gold standard in care.

Pay: $33.00- $44.00 per hour. Extra pay for Wound Care certification.

• Competitive pay
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• Apply today and learn more!

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Skin Assessment: Assess the skin of new admissions, readmissions, and residents with newly identified wounds using established guidelines.
  
• Wound Assessment: Evaluate wounds on all assigned residents, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, diabetic/neuropathic ulcers, skin tears, and surgical wounds.
  
• Treatment Execution: Complete all treatments on assigned residents following physician’s orders, ensuring the highest quality of care.
  
• Documentation: Document the healing process in the medical record weekly, detailing size, color, stage or depth, drainage, and other relevant information.
  
• Staff Orientation: Participate in the orientation of new staff, particularly in the areas of wounds, treatments, and prevention.
  
• Resident Rounds: Conduct resident rounds as assigned to assess the skin condition of each resident, reporting any issues to the Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing Service and taking necessary follow-up action.
  
• Safety and Emergency Response: Identify safety hazards, initiate corrective action, and quickly recognize and respond to special nursing problems and emergency situations in the absence of a physician.
• Educational Programs: Participate in facility educational programs, including orientation, in-service, and nursing assistant education, contributing to the ongoing development of our healthcare team.

Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered Illinois Nursing License (Required)
• Current CPR certification (Preferred)

Zahav of Des Plaines is an equal opportunity employer.