Wound Care Nurse (RN)

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We rely on our Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician, in accordance with standards of nursing practice, regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing Services.

Benefits

Responsibilities

• Document resident progress in the medical record
• Notify physician of new skin condition problems, changes of skin condition, and when skin conditions heal and document in resident’s plan of care
• Develop, update and revise care plans when appropriate
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents. Participate in patient education, Licensed Staff meetings and facility/company training and educational activities
• Provide or assist with providing education to staff on wound care protocols, treatments, interventions
• Follow facility policy and procedure for treatment and documentation of skin concerns
• A full job description, including all responsibilities and physical requirements will be provided during the interview process upon request

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State or hold a multistate license recognized through the Nursing Compact Recognition
• Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification
• Wound Certification preferable (WCC, WOCN)
• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance

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