Weekend RN Wound Nurse

McCormick Post Acute situated in McCormick, South Carolina is just a short distance from Greenwood and Abbeville and is a familiar place with a lot of familiar faces. Joining our family orientated team means you will be part of a group dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care and to helping our residents maximize their potential and live life to the fullest.

Position:
Weekend RN Wound Nurse

Schedule:

Weekends

Competitive Pay: $36-38 per hour

Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

• Provide wound care assessments and treatments
• Monitor and document wound healing progress
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Ensure compliance with wound care protocols and infection prevention standards
• Educate staff on proper wound care practices
• Advocate for the comfort, dignity, and well‑being of our residents

• Current RN license in SC in good standing
• Wound care experience preferred
• Long‑term care experience is a plus
• Strong clinical and organizational skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and team‑oriented attitude

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Competitive pay
• Professional growth opportunities
• Rewarding work with amazing residents and staff

The primary function of the Treatment Nurse is to ensure effective and efficient care is provided as prescribed by the physician and as required by facility policies and procedures. The Treatment Nurse reports to and is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing. This is in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is provided to our residents at all times.

• Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer service for residents.
• Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
• Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
• Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self‑respect of the resident.
• Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
• Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which includes but are not limited to special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
• Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment‑related issues.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
• Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
• Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatment‑related issues regarding their residents including:
  • Sudden and/or marked adverse changes in skin condition or wounds;
  • Any untoward response to or unavailability or refusal of any medication or treatment;
  • Any treatment error that presents a significant risk; and
  • The inability to timely obtain or administer any treatment‑related medication, equipment, supplies or services as prescribed which poses a significant risk;
• Participate in the orientation and on‑going training of nursing staff.
• Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to RN Supervisor and/or Director of Nursing (DON).
• Many residents may be upset or in need of reassurances at times and will benefit from your services the most if you are patient, caring and compassionate.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.

Assist with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.