Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Position: Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with on call rotation

We are seeking DEPENDABLE people who want to come to work and be part of a TEAM!

If you care about care, this is the place to work.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide wound care and treatments to residents as ordered and/or within the scope of nursing practice for the state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Consult and coordinate with the interdisciplinary tram (IDT) and healthcare professionals to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized resident care plans.

- Participate in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment as requested.

- Participate in updating and reviewing policies and procedures related to skin and wound care.

- Identify, manage, and treat primary and secondary wounds, including pressure ulcers/injuries, ostomies, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds and burns/

- Assist in identifying and mitigating risk factors for secondary wound infections and pressure ulcers/injuries.

- Assist the interdisciplinary team in identifying and managing resident pain related to wounds. Complete regular skin assessments on residents and document the findings.

- Provide skin and wound care treatments as ordered and provide information and care instructions to residents and families related to their specific conditions and treatments in a language and format that can be understood by the resident and family.

- Evaluate pressure-relieving devices, therapies, dressings, and wound care products and make recommendations to the interdisciplinary team regarding their efficacy and use.

- Adhere to all facility infection prevention and control practices. Administer medications within the scope of practice and according to practitioner orders. Report adverse consequences, side effects, or any medication errors.

- Provide nursing care that is informed, compassionate and sensitive to residents with cognitive decline, memory loss or a history of trauma.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

- Valid registration as an RN in the state of practice.

- Completion of relevant State Board of Nursing approved.

- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

- Work as a team member independently and responsibly.

- Document/Record observations and activities.

- Possess good communication skills.

- Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.

- Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements relative to their need.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person