What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Coordinator - RN position at Oceana County Medical Care Facility?
Job Summary
The Wound Care Coordinator oversees the care and progress of wound care and recommends treatment plans for optimal wound healing. Provides primary skin and wound care to residents in accordance with physician orders, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, the facility's established policies and procedures and written plans of care. There is also the Direct Care Wages of $3.40 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure ulcers; 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. competes 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.
- Monitors implementation of preventative 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, preventative measure, and wound healing.
- Provides status report to Director of Nursing weekly.
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements include the following:
- A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of and approved RN program.
- Two years of experience as an RN.
- Eligible to participate in federally health care programs.
- Must also meet state requirements fir 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 required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.20 - $44.53 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hart, MI 49420 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hart, MI 49420: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45
