What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN or RN Wound Care Nurse/SDC position at Healthcare Nursing Center?
Long-Term Care Facility is seeking an LPN or RN Wound Care Nurse/Staff Development Coordinator
Job Duties:
- Assist with providing care that quickly and safely heal various types of wounds, including surgical openings, ulcers, bed sores, feeding tube sites, and abscesses.
- Assess the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
- Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
- Supervise and assist scheduling of employees within established state guidelines.
- Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a CNA, and/or GNA/CMA as applicable, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
- Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
- Provide leadership in formulating the goals and objectives of the in-service educational programs of this Center.
Wound Care Nurse/SDC Licenses & Certification
- Current valid LPN or RN license in State
- Previous wound care experience
- Wound care certification is preferred
- Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
- Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
