What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care RN position at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center?
SUMMARY
Responsible for managing the skin program for the center. Assesses and evaluates resident’s skin and provides care and related treatment in accordance with physician orders and professional standards of practice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Assesses and evaluates the condition of residents’ skin. Measures skin areas and documents in the resident’s medical record. Initiates and updates care plan information regarding skin.
Follows up with physician to report resident skin impairments that arise, and transcribes and follows up with new orders.
Organizes and conducts wound rounds with center-specific wound consultant.
Communicates with the physician, residents, family members, charge nurse, and other interdisciplinary team members, regarding resident status as appropriate.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate wound care reports, utilizes computer programs available, and takes responsibility for the prevention and healing of skin impairments.
Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as assigned.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, to assure accurate resident assessment and development/revisions of individualized plans of care.
Participates in weekly meetings to discuss residents with pressure injuries.
Conducts rounds on units, with specific attention to residents at risk for or with skin integrity impairments.
Attends in-service education programs and participates in Relias Training, as assigned, to learn new procedures, develop skills, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Valid State licensure as an RN.
- Current Wound Care certification.
Current CDC Infection Prevention certification.
Current CPR certification. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.75 - $28.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Marianna, FL 32446 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Marianna, FL 32446: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29
