Job Description
Summary
The primary purpose of the Wound Care Nurse is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders.
Education & Experience
• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Must have, as a minimum, 1 year(s) clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility as Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• Must possess a working knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, and aseptic technique to include universal precautions
• Wound Care Certification preferred
• At least one year experience in wound care required
Why Legacy Health Services?
Healthcare is a calling and being part of a family owned and operated company that will invest in YOU will turn that calling into a career. Legacy Health Services offers many career path opportunities, including options for those who are new to healthcare. Whether you want to become a nursing assistant, advance from LPN to RN licensure, obtain your BSN or simply sharpen your skills in a fast paced, rewarding environment, we have a role for you.
We are proud to offer:
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Career advancement opportunities
• 401(k) with company match through Fidelity
• Tuition Reimbursement
Legacy Health Services is a family-owned and operated post-acute care company based in Parma, Ohio. “Our Family Caring for Yours” is as true today as it was when the company was created over fifty years ago. Legacy Health Services provides a complete continuum of care that includes skilled nursing, assisted living, rehabilitation services, long-term care and affiliates that provide full-time nurse practitioners and hospice care. We provide our residents with compassionate care and quality services to meet all of their needs, both clinical and non-clinical. We value each of our residents as individuals, with unique physical, spiritual, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Our goal is to treat everyone like family- with compassion, respect and kindness. To learn more, visit lhshealth.com
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants for positions without the regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, national orientation, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or non-job related handicap or disability.
