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Signature HealthCARE of Monteagle Rehab & Wellness Center is located near I-24 on the Cumberland Plateau and only 50 miles from Chattanooga, TN. This 150-bed skilled and intermediate nursing facility provides a safe, secure environment for those in need of medical care, and specializes in customized dementia and behavioral care for cognitively impaired residents. Residents benefit from a safe, structured environment under the direction and coordination of a licensed Psychiatrist and PsychologistServices are provided to individuals requiring assistance with activities of daily living, to those who are basically independent but have physician-ordered medical needs, and to those who require total assistance with all of their daily needs. Each employee takes pride in providing the highest level of care to the residents by meeting their specific medical needs and supporting their socialization with friends and family while they are here.
Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company that offers integrated services in 8 states across the continuum of care: skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, home health, cognitive care, and telemedicine.
Signature HealthCARE has a vision to radically change the landscape of healthcare forever. It's more than a corporation... it's a Revolution. We are currently seeking an innovative and progressive leader to join the mission as our Wound Care-Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN).
We're currently hiring for the position Wound Care-Treatment Nurse (RN or LPN) to join our team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
- Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and Wound Care.
- Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
- Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
- Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.
- Assist in resident care planning when resident is currently being monitored by Treatment Nurse.
- Notify physician of new skin problems, changes of condition and when skin conditions heal.
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with required current state licensure.
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.
- Wound Care certification (WCC) required
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality
SignatureHealthcare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.
