Job Type: Part Time Benefits available for full-time employees Benefits:
401 (k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Schedule: 8AM-5PMYour JobSouthwest Nursing Center is a FANTASTIC Long-Term Care Facility. We are looking for FANTASTIC people like YOU to join our TEAM! What does success in Long-Term Care look like? YOU! We are looking for an outstanding Licensed Registered or Vocational Nurse who takes pride in their work. This individual will be responsible for resident care and directing nursing staff. The RN is expected to develop the plan of care and collaborate with physicians, therapists and nursing assistants. The RN will also monitor assigned staff to ensure that all safety regulations are upheld. We offer competitive wages! Come join our team and make a difference! We offer on the spot interviews 5300 Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133, USA or call ahead (817) 346-1800 to schedule a date and time for a face to face interview.QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice, required. One-year experience providing specialized treatments in long term care setting. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred. Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)RESPONSIBILITIES. Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately to ensure that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained. Documents findings appropriately and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders; Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate. Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate. Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations including risk assessment, prevention and minimizing activities; Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation; Identify and maintain effective methods to gather pressure ulcer and skin alteration related information; Calculates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates. Investigate and identify center practices and risk minimizing measures, including accurate completion of Braden risk scales on admission, implementation of preventive interventions. Monitor timely implementation of preventive interventions for at risk residents, including new admissions, individuals with skin alterations and individuals at risk for development of skin alterations. Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available. Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply. Assist the Director of Nursing and medical director with case review for center acquired pressure ulcers. Monitor changes in state and federal regulations and current industry-standard practices; Keeps current with industry trends through ongoing specialized education in the area of skin and wound management Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports including recommendations for changes in center practice for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.#INDSWSouthwest Nursing Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
