Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Our company is looking for a Temporary Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join our team.

• Complete MDS documentation for Skin Condition (Section M) for all facility residents
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing and other clinical education programs
• Attend staff meetings, in-service classes, and committee meetings
• Participate in weekly wound team rounds
• Establishes competencies for clinicians regarding wound care
• Collaborates with other members of the Education Department on joint educational initiatives
• Collaborate amongst Interdisciplinary Team to encompass all aspects of care to promote wound healing
• Assist in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each assigned resident
• Participate in the development and achievement of Wound Care Program and objectives
• Perform all other duties as requested
• Communicate in a positive, caring, and helpful manner with residents, family members, and other staff
• Develops educational modules for wound care to be used for internal and external education, including teaching tools for patients and families
• Respect the dignity of each person

• Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly
• Ability to work and stand 80% of an 8-to-12-hour shift
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required
• Excellent presentation skills and organizational skills required
• WCC certification, CWCN, CWOCN or CWS is preferred or certification pending within one year
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment
• Excellent physical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Confers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility
• • Valid State RN License required. Previous geriatric nursing experience preferred
  • Current RN license required