NURSE CLINICIAN Position Available In Jefferson Davis, Mississippi
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Job Description
NURSE CLINICIAN
Forrest Health Prentiss, MS Job Summary:
The Nurse Clinician is a member of the Resident Care team. The position requires that the individual be clinically competent and knowledgeable of healthcare regulations. The Nurse Clinician shall be responsible for the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of difficult wounds in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and the physician, as evidenced by documentation in Resident’s Care Record and direct observation. The Nurse Clinician should have the ability to appropriately read and comprehend data collected which reflects the Resident’s status and interprets the data needed to identify each Resident’s level of need and care. The nurse clinician performs weekly body audits on all residents. Initiates treatments on any new skin issues and updates treatment orders as needed. Prepares weekly skin reports and presents information in weekly quality assurance (QA) meetings with the medical director and the interdisciplinary team. Perform other job duties as needed.
Performance Expectations:
Ensures that all residents receive a head-to-toe body audit every week. Displays clinical understanding of the pathology and etiology of wound development. Initiatives of treatment to prevent and treat wounds. Understanding of wound care process and need to notify doctors of changes as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills Graduate of recognized non-online RN program required.
Work Experience:
One year experience in long-term care nursing preferred. One year experience in wound care preferred. Certification/Licensure-DUE
UPON HIRE
Licensed LPN able to practice within the State of MS Additional Certification/Licensure – obtained based on the required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 30
Days of Employment Required Mental Demands:
Must have the ability to assess, plan, coordinate Resident care, work independently, carry our orders accurately, demonstrate initiative, prioritize, have good communication skills an the ability to perform as a team member, and function under stress.
