Wound Treatment Nurse

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Onsite Cafe.

Minimum requirements include the following:

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.
• Two years of experience as an LPN/RN.

Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

Continuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required. Certification in wound care must be obtained within 12-month period from being awarded position or position will be forfeit.

Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.

Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.

Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record.

Confers with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.

Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.

Monitor’s implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.

Provides education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventive measures, and wound healing.

Provides status reports to Nursing Administration Team weekly.

Obtains physician orders for care and treatment of wounds. Transcribes and initiates orders appropriately. Orders special treatment supplies and equipment, with supervisor approval.

Administers medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations, and complete the appropriate documentation.

Assists with discharge planning through identification of discharge needs and providing resident/family education as needed.

Performs administrative duties as assigned to include policies and procedures writing and editing.

Serves on, participates in, chairs, and attends committee meetings as required or appointed.

Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

Management and care of nail care referral list on each unit.

Organize/assist with staff education regarding treatments, treatment supplies and all aspects of the wound care program.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures, at all times, to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Attends or participates in continuing education related to wound management. Completes all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

• Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork.
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
  • Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.
  • Must be able to relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
  • Must be able to meet the overtime requirements of the position.
  • Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
  • Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
  • Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.
  • May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day, encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
  • Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
  • May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors, or personnel.
  • Ability to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.
  • Ability to work as a Neighborhood Nurse in the case of emergencies or call-ins.
  • Ability to be trained in as a Charge Nurse in the case of emergencies of call-ins.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to meet resident needs.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise good judgement.
  • Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe, PCC), and navigate electronic medical record systems.
  • Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.