What are the responsibilities and job description for the WOUND CARE RN position at Medical Facilities of America, Inc.?
Pike Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington is seeking a qualified RN candidates to join our growing team.
As a wound care nurse in our healthcare center, you will be at the forefront of helping us achieve our mission of delivering Care Beyond Compare every day through the exceptional hands-on care you provide alongside your teammates.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have a current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware. Experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care environment preferred.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this job position is to develop, implement, and supervise the day-to-day wound care program for the facility in accordance with established nursing standards, policies and procedures, and practices of this facility and the requirements of the federal, state and local standard governing the facility.
Administrative Functions :
- Make written and oral reports / recommendations to the Director of Nursing, concerning the operation of the nursing services department as it specifically relates to wound care coordination.
- Review the departments policies, procedures, job descriptions, and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely documentation of wounds in the nurses notes at least weekly.
- Responsible for all treatments required by license nurse and ensuring that wound care treatments are carried out on all shifts.
- Evaluate high risk residents for pressure reduction intervention methods.
- Conduct body assessments and documentation on all new admissions per policy.
- Photograph pressure areas per protocol.
- Provides direct nursing care (staff nurse) as neccessary.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental and Elective Benefit options available.
We're looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated professionals who have a sincere passion for caring for - and about - others. Candidates who are innovative and dynamic, committed to community service and excellence. We want team members who will consistently reflect the values of our organization in their day-to-day actions - positive role models who aren't afraid to go above and beyond to help others.
If you're looking to join a diverse team of talented individuals in a workplace where every day you can make a sincere difference in someone's life - we're looking for you.
