Lead Skin Integrity and Wound Care Nurse -LPN

Wound Care Nurse

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates a person-centered team approach to patient/resident care related to the prevention and management of wounds within the nursing center.
• Reports directly to the Director of Nursing (DON) with dotted line to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to effectively communicate with family members/responsible parties/authorized representatives and patients/residents regarding the prevention and management of skin and wounds as well as the change in patient/resident condition and overall residency experience.
• Coordinates and leads weekly team wound rounds and post-meet-ups for follow up discussions.
• Trains staff in all areas related to skin and wound; such as aseptic technique, measuring and evaluating, recognizing wound types, skin checks, turning and positioning, treatments and interventions.
• Along with the designated Skin Health Team Lead and DON communicate with appropriate staff and coordinate readiness for any potential patient/resident admissions with skin/wound needs.
• Serves as 'Surface Specialist' (bed/chair), negative pressure wound therapy, and the incontinence and ostomy resource.
• Acts as a clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products and provide oversight for Durable Medical Equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds; such as surfaces, negative pressure.

Qualifications

• LPN
• Completion of Skin Health Team Lead orientation training within 90 days of hire is required.
• Must complete of Wound Basics within 90 days of hire.
• Commitment to complete Advanced Wound Training and completion of a national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire is a must. For those hired with wound certification, completion of a fast-track hybrid program for regulatory wound care requirements will be provided.

Benefits

• Variable compensation plans
• Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
• Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
• Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
• Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
• On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you've already earned
• We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:
• Pet Insurance
• Term and Whole Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Personal Accident
• Critical Illness
• Cancer Coverage
• Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range USD $34.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.