Vocational Nurse Salary in Michigan, USA

As the Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the guest, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:Competitive payLife Insurance401K with matching fundsHealth insuranceAFLACEmployee discountsTuition ReimbursementYou will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.ResponsibilitiesConfers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/ or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.Education and/or ExperienceAt least two years experience working in wound care preferred.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsRegistered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state LicensureCPR certifiedWound Certification preferredAbout Ciena HealthcareCiena Healthcare is Michigan's largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!IND123

DescriptionSummary:Provides care under supervision of physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.Responsibilities: Under the direction of the physician; performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens [including phlebotomy (specific to site). Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures. Assist with patient flow through the clinic.Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient related calls. Assists in scheduling test appointment, results and pre-certification. Documents any information related to patient. Assists provider(s) with medication refills.Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy. Orders stock supplies from supply department (specific to site maintains sterile technique and utilizes universal protocol.Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing and the completion of routine forms.Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assignedRequirements:CERTLVN License in state of employment or compactBLSWork Type: Per Diem As NeededEEO is the law - click below for more information: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.