Wound Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Come work with a team where you are family!!!

Join the South Shore Health and Rehabilitation team today!! We are looking for a dynamic RN to fill the role of Wound Nurse.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN) and currently registered with the State Board of Examiners where the facility is located or if applicable, is able to obtain a pending license with final state license within 30 days of hired in state where facility is located.

2. Must be wound care certified.

3. Verbal and written abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, and representative of the various regulatory agencies, and for required written documentation or reports.

4. Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in planning departmental objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, requisitioning supplies, and monitoring inventory control.

5. Ability to apply principles of supervision of employees, and in monitoring wound care department activities.

6. Able to evaluate reports, programs, systems, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.

7. Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during a staff shortage or emergency situation.

8. Caring person with a desire to work with the frail and elderly.

9. Displays optimal intra and interdepartmental relationships.

10. Ability to establish and maintain optimum rapport with residents, family members and regulatory agencies.

11. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Attends Department Head meetings and all-staff meetings and in-service programs as scheduled.

• Instructs staff on various federal, state and facility's regulations, policies/guidelines and procedures; monitors for compliance as it relates to skin care.

• Participates in Administrator-approved ongoing educational programs. Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.

• Ensures that residents are screened upon admission, quarterly, annually and as needed as it relates to skin care.

• Provide treatments and/or ensures that treatments are provided to residents as ordered by physicians' orders.

• Notify physician when resident's condition warrants.

• Performs administrative duties such as the documentation of:

a.) Nurses' notes

b.) Doctors' orders

c.) Discharge plans

d.) Reports

e.) Resident Assessments and Comprehensive Care Plans

f.) Miscellaneous screening, forms, charts, etc.

• Chart pertinent facts and information in professional, clear and comprehensive manner.

• Recognizes and responds to changes in residents' conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.

• Conduct and/or monitor prescribed treatments. Record and follow through of telephone orders from physicians.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to residents.

• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

• Responsible for wound care.

• Confers with the Director of Nursing in the development and implementation of the wound care department.

• Responsible for understanding and complying with all guidelines contained in corporately issued standard manuals that apply to the functioning of the nursing department/wound care department.

• Assists the Director of Nursing with the management of wound care department inventory control program.

• Maintains a written, on-going inventory control system of department supplies and equipment.

• Recommends to the Director of Nursing purchases or repairs of department equipment / equipment repairs.

• Monitors supply usage, price and quality of products; makes product/vendor recommendations to Director of Nursing.

• Requisitions department supplies and equipment; inspects deliveries and invoices for accuracy; approves invoices and submits to the Director of Nursing for review.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. Here’s what they are saying about us -

“Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other. Even the CEO knows my name and asks me how my kids are doing! This team is home for me.” –  CNA, South Bend, IN

“I enjoy working so closely with the residents. They bring as much comfort to me as I do to them. This is a unique building with a great family feel.” –  RN, Gary, IN

What do we know makes us different? Here’s what you can count on from us!

• South Shore Health and Rehabilitation is a community with a close-knit, supportive, and collaborative team

• We care deeply for our residents and families, our employees, and the communities we serve

• We train and build our people and genuinely invest in their professional growth

• Our culture is rooted in:

  • Trust

  • Excellence

  • Service Leadership

  • Working Together    

• We always deliver the best possible care for our residents and families

• We appreciate and celebrate the contributions made by all of the individuals on our teams

Are you a driven to give your best to make a difference in the lives of others? Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that will support your growth and champion your hard work and dedication? Then this is a great opportunity for YOU and we’d like to hear from you! As a Wound Nurse , you will work closely with our team to provide compassionate and expert care to the residents of our facility. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.

• 401(K) with company match

• PTO

• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Daily Pay Available

• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment

• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

Join our South Shore Health & Rehabilitation team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud of our commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified job candidates and employees.