Wound Care Nurse- Skilled Nursing CommunitySprings Village Care CenterColorado Springs, CO The primary responsibility of your job position is to provide excellent nursing care to patients suffering from wounds, evaluate wounds and injuries for infections or other illness factors that causes wounds and direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.
What we offer: - Competitive salary $40.00 - $48.00 DOE
- Full time Benefits include medical, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off program, holidays, 401k and more
- A growing company with opportunities for advancement
- Company sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and other learning opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Communicate changes in resident's condition with employees, physician, resident and family members.
- Perform administrative duties such as: completing medical documents, reports, evaluations, studies, charting etc.
- Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required
- Complete accident/incident reports
- Assure adequate supplies are available including but not limited to pharmaceuticals, resident personal supplies and equipment
- Assure that resident abuse does not occur
- Complete rounds to assess, develop and implement various types of care needs on each resident including but not limited to: wound care, behavior management, respiratory care etc.
- Perform all other duties, as assigned
Qualifications: - Experience with wound/care ostomy. Will provide ability to become certified.
- Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as RN in Colorado, Current BLS/CPR Certification
- Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.
Job Summary:
- Performs skills (wound care) accordingly and without unnecessary harm/pain to the patient.
- Assesses patient condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates, as necessary.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
- Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient dictates.
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age, primarily geriatric.
- Communicates patient's data and observations verbally and through documentation in Point Click Care (PCC)
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and patients' clinical status.
- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.
- Follows-up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of any changes.
- Demonstrates appropriate universal precautions and infection control measures.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Certified in Wound Care and/or eligible for certification.
How to Apply: If you're ready to bring warmth and joy into the lives of our senior residents, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and complete a very short application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.
Join us in creating a haven where our seniors thrive, and each day is filled with smiles and moments of genuine connection. Your caring touch can make all the difference.
Still Undecided? Working as a nurse at a Stellar Senior Living community offers a unique set of advantages. Here are some compelling benefits that might make the role in senior living particularly appealing:
- Personal Connection and Meaningful Relationships . Our nurses often form deep and lasting connections with our residents. This fosters a sense of community and family, providing a more intimate and rewarding work environment.
- Holistic and Individualized Care . We prioritize a holistic approach to care, considering the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our residents. Our nurses play a key role in delivering personalized care plans that cater to the unique needs of everyone.
- Homely Atmosphere . Our communities are designed to resemble a home rather than a clinical setting. This creates a more comfortable and familiar atmosphere for both residents and staff, contributing to a positive and less stressful workplace.
- Varied Responsibilities. Ou nurses find a broader range of responsibilities beyond traditional medical care. This includes organizing activities, facilitating social interactions, and contributing to the overall well-being of residents, adding variety and richness to the nurse role.
- Reduced Hectic Pace. While healthcare in senior living is important, it often operates at a more relaxed pace compared to a bustling hospital. This allows our nurses to spend more quality time with residents, ensuring thorough and attentive care.
- Close collaboration with Families. Our Nurses often work closely with the families of residents. This collaborative approach can lead to a supportive and cohesive caregiving environment, fostering open communication and understanding.
- Enhanced Work-Life Balance. The generally more predictable schedules in senior living can contribute to a better work-life balance for our nurses, allowing for more stable and manageable hours.
Who we are: "Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." - Evrett Benton, CEO
If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, then look no further!
Stellar Senior Living ( is a premier assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth adding senior living communities to our family each year. As we continue to grow, we are looking for top talent to join us in our mission to build communities where retired adults can enjoy a first-class life and adult children can rest assured that their parents are safe, happy, and involved in their lives.
We are excited to review your application and hope your talents and abilities will help us all achieve our goal of providing a fulfilling experience for the families in our communities.
Stellar Senior Living
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.
As part of Stellar Senior Living's continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
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