What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at St. Lukes Nursing Center?
Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous Wound Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring high standards of quality in all processes.
Job Duties:
-Completes weekly rounds on all patients with any skin issues (wounds, skin tears, surgical, clinical).
- Completes assessments and measurements of all skin issues.
- Round at least weekly, preferably with wound provider to ensure continuity and proper oversight.
- Collects any/all new skin assessments to ensure appropriate physician orders/treatments/and care plan interventions are initiated.
- Complete wound log with general information related to patients and status of wounds/skin issues.
- Complete comprehensive Risk management report for all patients with wounds and/or skin issues per Risk Management Committee guidelines.
-Participate in facility Risk Management Committee weekly.
-Ensures Braden assessment is completed timely with appropriate preventative interventions put in place.
-Participates in clinical on-call rotation.
-Serves as a credentialed NHSN user and submits NHSN data timely as needed.
-Monitor/oversee RNA program.
* Reports directly to the Assistant Director of Nursing.
REQUIREMENTS: must have unencumbered LPN or RN license in Missouri.
PREFER: wound care and clinical leadership experience.
Join our team as a Wound Nurse and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality for our residents.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- LPN (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carthage, MO 64836 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Carthage, MO 64836: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $35
