Wound Care Management Nurse

SKIN CARE MANAGEMENT NURSE

PAY: Based on experience and shift.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

Position Overview:

Provides care to residents, specifically in the area of skin care management, in accordance with care plan as directed by physician's orders.

Basic Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

RN degree or current licensure within the state of practice; CPR certification required.

Skills and Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write and speak the English language; must be involved in health care matters and projects with the community as needed; must have strong communication and presentation skills in both group and individual situations; must be patient, friendly, courteous and respectful to residents in any situation, including difficult ones; must be able to make independent decisions when necessary; must have the ability to follow nursing department guidelines as outlined by the company and other regulations governing nursing services in a long-term care facility; must be able to move frequently throughout the workday; must be able to lift 40 lbs floor to waist; lift 20 lbs waist to shoulder; lift and carry 40 lbs; and push/pull 40 lbs.

Experience:

Minimum one year nursing experience in a long-term care or other health care setting; geriatrics experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

Primarily works in an office setting as well as throughout the nursing department; bends , lifts, sits, stands, and moves frequently throughout the shift; deals with frequent interruptions and possibly upset residents and family members; works regularly scheduled shifts in addition to weekends and holidays and other hours based on resident needs; primary responsibility is service to the residents but also deals with visitors, government personnel, etc.; participates in required continuing education programs; subject to orders, falls, burns, and exposure to infectious diseases, waste, etc., including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Competencies of Position:

Professionalism and Compassion: Reports to work on time and as scheduled; works in unison with all staff; displays a willingness to help others; embraces constructive criticism; presents a friendly and professional attitude; displays genuine care and concern for the residents and families; remains sensitive to the needs of the residents; possesses the patience necessary to address questions and concerns of the residents or families in a respectful manner.

Resident Rights: Promptly reports resident grievances to supervisors; treats all resident care information with confidentially; continuously monitors assigned areas to ensure residents are treated fairly and with dignity and respect at all times.

Organizational and Communication Skills: Ability to multi-task and is detail-oriented; possesses the ability to effectively prioritize matters promptly and appropriately; understands the importance of follow-up; has the ability to assist LPNs and CNAs in organizing daily tasks effectively; builds rapport with residents and families through listening attentively and effectively following up; able to effectively communicate individually or as a group; must have the ability to communicate effectively and respectively with CNAs, LPNs, physicians, families, and residents.

Safety Awareness: Follows safety program guidelines; immediately reports accidents and incidents to supervisors; identifies unsafe working areas and promptly reports to supervisors; promotes safety by working as safely and efficiently as possible; consistently follows infection control and universal precautions and other guidelines; identifies and corrects or reports hazardous conditions to supervisors; understands facility emergency and evacuation protocols.

Customer Service: Treats all residents, families, co-workers, inquires, referral sources and supervisors with dignity and respect and takes initiative to exceed customer expectations; professionally represents the facility, self and position to visitors and residents; shows genuine concern for the residents; demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to help to all visitors and residents; remains sensitive to all needs through listening, observing and responding appropriately for the position held.

Leadership Skills: Possesses an approachable management style; ability to solve problems and treat each situation fairly; is calming during a crisis situation; ability to build positive relationships with employees and other managers; ability to exercise sound judgement; enables and motivates staff and provides on-going recognition and praise.

Essential Job Duties:

Successfully delivers basic nursing care to residents under in accordance with care plans as ordered by a physician.
Monitors and ensures compliance of weekly skin checks and skin grid initiation.
Completes all pressure area treatments daily.
Conducts and completes the weekly wound report.
Ensures no-healing areas of skin impairment have treatments updated at least every two weeks.
Completes all measurements of identified areas of skin impairment on a weekly basis.
Monitors treatment records to ensure documentation is complete.
Conducts on-going assessments of residents to identify care needs and makes needed revisions to the care plan based on changes in resident condition.
Monitors residents' skin to identify the risk of pressure sores and promptly takes appropriate steps.
Meets with Registered Dietician weekly to ensure nutritional needs for wound care residents are met and communicated between departments in an effective manner.
Review new admission no later than the next business day to ensure that documentation is complete, skin grids initiated, and treatments implemented as indicated.
Communicates with the Medical Director and family of ongoing wound care concerns and or needs of residents with skin impairment.
Implements and/or updates care plan to ensure it accurately reflects the resident's condition, as related to wound care.
Monitors treatments to ensure wound care formulary is followed.
Ensures the Medical Director documentation is reflective of the resident condition, related to areas of skin impairment.
Documents interventions and resident or family education efforts timely and accurately.
Effectively meets all care needs of the residents through timely completion of assigned duties.
Conducts rounds within the nursing department to ensure quality care of residents.
Accurately documents nursing care notes in resident charts in a timely manner.
Performs medication administration and IV duties in accordance with the care plan as ordered by a physician.
Monitors progress of the residents and makes suggestions regarding treatment plans which may further meet their care needs.
Observes resident behavior, vital signs, symptoms, responses to treatment and reports findings to nursing supervisors.
Reports changes in resident conditions to the nursing supervisors.
Completes resident incident reports upon identifying changes in the condition of residents.
Places medication and refill orders with the resident pharmacies as needed.
Monitors the emotional and physical conditions of the residents to ensure comfort and safety.
Directs and develops LPNs and CNAs to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and services in accordance with all laws, regulations and Company guidelines.
Effectively communicates policies and procedures to LPNs, CNAs, Restorative Aides, residents, families, and physicians.
Provides overall supervision for timely responses to call lights; responds personally as needed.
Assists in promoting a team environment through effectively communicating praise and recognition with the LPNs and CNAs.

Other Job Duties:

Monitors resident meal trays to ensure proper diet is being served.
May participate in development and delivery of in-service training programs.
Performs shift change reports with the previous shift nurses and ensures proper follow up.
Understands and follows proper procedures for admission, transfer and discharge of the residents.
May assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of qualified team members for the Nursing Department.
Provides expectations and monitors performance of specific nursing staff.
Takes inventory of narcotics and monitors emergency kits.
Assists in providing on-the-job training for new RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
May participate in facility and department orientation program for new employees.
Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
Promotes continuity of care through partnering with other departments (i.e., Rehab).
Actively participates in state or federal survey processes.
May assist in performing safety in-services for nursing staff regarding exposures to blood or body fluids, infection control, etc.
Assists in educating LPNs, RNs, and CNAs on facility policies regarding resident right to refuse treatments.

BENEFITS:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Tuition Assistance:

SCHEDULE:

8 hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

No

The Manor at Blue Water Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Manor at Blue Water Bay does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.