What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Wound Care Nurse position at Willowbend Healthcare & Rehabilitation?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Wound Care Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and providing specialized care to patients with various types of wounds. You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and promote healing through evidence-based practices. Your expertise in wound care will be crucial in delivering high-quality patient care in both outpatient settings and home community care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' wounds and overall health status.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Perform wound dressing changes, debridement, and other wound management techniques.
- Educate patients and their families on wound care practices and preventive measures.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and progress.
- Utilize medical terminology effectively in communication with healthcare staff.
- Participate in specimen collection processing as needed for diagnostic purposes.
- Provide triage support to prioritize patient needs in a busy clinical environment.
- Stay updated on best practices in wound care and internal medicine.
Skills
- Proficient in specimen collection processing and understanding of medical terminology.
- Knowledgeable in internal medicine principles relevant to wound management.
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Athenahealth is a plus.
- Ability to perform triage effectively in fast-paced settings.
- Strong background in behavioral health to support holistic patient care.
- Familiarity with home community care practices for patients requiring at-home support.
- Competence in performing gastric lavage when necessary for specific cases.
- Experience working in outpatient settings is highly desirable.
Join our team as a Wound Care Nurse and make a significant impact on the lives of patients by providing compassionate and expert care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Differential pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34