What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Nurse / Infection Preventionist (RN) position at Prestige Care Center of Morrison?
Prestige Care Center of Morrison: is immediately hiring an RN Wound Nurse skilled nursing facility. We are under new ownership and management and we are committed to providing quality care and the best experience for our patients. Do you have a passion for helping people and excited to join a great team? We would love to consider you.
Prestige Care Center of Morrison is nestled in the foothills near Red Rocks. With beautiful scenery, wildlife, and mountain views, you are sure to find our location a great place to work. We are located off multiple interstates and highways, which makes getting to the facility an easier task.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum requirements include the following:
- An active Registered Nurse License
- Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
- Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.
- Wound care certified
- Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education.
Major Job Duties
- Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.
- 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.
- Monitors 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 Director of Nursing weekly.
Benefits:
- Daily Pay!
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- 401K
