Nurse - RN - Skin Integrity Nurse

Highlandspring of Ft. Thomas, 960 Highland Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075, USA Skin Integrity Nurse Job Description Supervisor Director of Nursing General Considerations The Skin Integrity Nurse has a current RN license for the state in which he /she is working. The nurse is flexible with her / his working schedule. The position requires an understanding of the integumentary system and a willing to continue to learn. Responsibilities Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located. The Skin Integrity Nurse will complete weekly head to toe skin assessments and document in the EHR. The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure that appropriate treatments and/or interventions are in place for skin issues identified during the skin rounds. The Skin Integrity Nurse will collaborate with the Clinician or Wound NP to obtain new orders or discontinue orders as needed. The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON if any new or worsened ulcers are identified. The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON with any a non healing wounds. The Skin Integrity Nurse will verify/update resident care plans and update documentation for identified skin impairments. The Skin Integrity Nurse will monitor skin integrity practices and procedures to ensure that personnel are implementing the facility’s SIT program. The Skin Integrity Nurse will demonstrate proper infection control practices. The Skin Integrity Nurse will assist in evaluating and implementing recommendations from the Quarterly QA meeting. The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure that residents with known non compliance behaviors or are at high risk for pressure ulcers are provided with interventions as appropriate. The Skin Integrity Nurse attends and participates in weekly SIT meetings. The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure residents’ responsible parties are updated on wound progress. Proactively develops positive employee relations and promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication Education of new and inexperienced nurse aides in proper methods of patient care. Performs other duties as requested by the DON or ADON Possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and communication skills Must be able to utilize excellent communications skilled to relate to patients, families, and staff members He/she must also constantly update his/her knowledge through ongoing education. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties, or be of a safety concern. Job Type: Full-time IND5 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carespring Health Care Management, LLC