What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -
Position Purpose : May provide direct nursing care to the residents and supervises the day-to-day nursing activities performed by the licensed practical / vocational nurse and certified nursing assistants in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines and established facility policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Prior experience in long-term care preferred but not required.
A Nursing degree from an accredited college or university (associate degree is require; bachelor’s degree preferred)
One-year prior nursing management experience.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
Current CPR certification.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
A registered licensed nurse designated to act as the coordinator of the center’s wound team to oversee the general application of the skin management program. The following activities are performed as directed or clinically indicated.
Responsibilities :
Identify and maintain effective methods to gather pressure ulcer and skin alteration related information.
Coordinate and lead weekly wound team rounds and processes, including rounds, measurements, interdisciplinary care plan review, treatment recommendations, physician orders, and required documentation.
Collect, analyze and provide pressure ulcer information to nursing staff and other healthcare practitioners.
Investigate and identify center practices and risk minimizing measures, including accurate completion of Braden risk scales on admission, implementation of preventive interventions.
Monitor timely implementation of preventive interventions for at risk patients, including new admissions, individuals with skin alterations and individuals at risk for development of skin alterations.
Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations including risk assessment, prevention and minimizing activities
Coordinate completion of ongoing pressure ulcer and skin alteration tracking activities and implements measures to improve outcomes, including employee education.
Review pressure ulcer rates monthly providing recommendations to the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
Recommend education for employees and other healthcare practitioners to minimize and, or prevent center acquired skin alterations and pressure ulcers.
Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available.
Collaborate with administrator, medical director or his / her designee, Director of Nursing and other members of health care team on Skin Practice Guide
Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply
Assist the Director of Nursing and medical director with case review for center acquired pressure ulcers.
Monitor changes in state and federal regulations and current industry-standard practices.
Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports including recommendations for changes in center practice for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee
Keeps current with industry trends through ongoing specialized education in the area of skin and wound management.
BENEFITS
Competitive Rates
Comprehensive benefits
Life Insurance, Supplement Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Plan, Auto Insurance and Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
PTO plan
Flexible Shift
Free CEU's
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Preceptor Training
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status) , sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances .
DFWP / EOE / M / F
