What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead-Asst Skin Health LPN position at Casa De Oro Center?
Overview:
Qualifications:
Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $44.00 /Hr.
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities:
The Assistant Skin Health Team Lead, the Genesis title for a Wound Care Assistant, assists to develop and facilitate a person-centered team approach to patient/resident care related to the prevention and management of wounds within the nursing center.
- Report directly to a designated Skin Health Team Lead (SHTL) and the Director of Nursing (DON) with dotted line to the Nursing Home Administrator.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to effectively communicate with family members/responsible parties/authorized representatives and patients/residents regarding the prevention and management of skin and wounds as well as the change in patient/resident condition and overall residency experience.
- Coordinate and lead weekly team wound rounds and post-meet-ups for follow up discussions.
- Train staff in all areas related to skin and wound; such as aseptic technique, measuring and evaluating, recognizing wound types, skin checks, turning and positioning, treatments and interventions.
- Along with the designated SHTL and DON communicate with appropriate staff and coordinate readiness for any potential patient/resident admissions with skin/wound needs.
- Serve as 'Surface Specialist' (bed/chair), negative pressure wound therapy, and the incontinence and ostomy resource
- Act as a clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products and provide oversight for Durable Medical Equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds; such as surfaces, negative pressure.
- LPN
- Completion of Skin Health Team Lead orientation training within 90 days of hire is required.
- Must complete of Wound Basics within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to complete Advanced Wound Training and completion of a national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire is a must. For those hired with wound certification, completion of a fast-track hybrid program for regulatory wound care requirements will be provided
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive (DEI) workplace with DEI committee. DEI is a part of our company's DNA.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
We also offer several voluntary insurances, such as:
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Salary : $40 - $44
