ADON/Wound Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

The Nurse Manager provides physician ordered wound care/treatment to all residents.  Responsible for coordinating the nursing care services provided to residents as well as facilitating the interdisciplinary team.

Shift: M-F 8a-5p with on call rotation

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of applicable state & Federal regulations.
• Current State RN License.
• CEU’s as required by the State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This list is subject to individual facility policies, procedures and practices, which may require additional duties and responsibilities.

• Coordinates interdisciplinary care and treatment plan in conjunction with staff, attending physician, other disciplines, the resident and families and/or significant others.
• Supervises personnel with defined expectations and implements the disciplinary action process when appropriate.
• Participates in education, training, and orientation programs of the Unit to contribute to increased knowledge, skills and licensure.
• Wound VAC experience
• Assessing and monitoring wounds.
• Cleaning and bandaging wounds.
• Bandaging the wounds by creating a barrier against microorganisms and changing the dressings regularly.
• Providing wound VAC’s when necessary.
• Writing orders to accelerate wound healing and prevent skin disintegration.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required.
• Oversees all safety issues.
• Coordinates weekly meetings regarding skin, I/A, change of conditions, restraints, and the input of care conference.
• Coordinates, participates in, or facilitates monthly meetings regarding: QA/QI, Family meetings, MARS/TARS, and participates and delivers in-services, evening and night shift spot checks.
• Makes daily rounds.
• Ensure behavior monitoring and AIMS testing are complete.
• Reviews daily documentation and orders, labs, bowel and bladder programs.
• Ensures physician and families are notified of change of condition.
• Follow up with all residents and family concerns.
• Monitor nursing assistant assignment sheet for accuracy and needed items.
• Follows Infection Control Protocols and skilled protocols when applicable.
• Provides weekly and monthly reports on incidents, skin, restraints, psychoactive medication use, weight changes, abuse, infection control, Foley catheters, feeding tubes, quality assurance.
• Participates in a rotational on-call system for the nursing department.  May be asked to fill a shift for call in staff.
• Performs general nursing duties in cases of emergency or staffing shortage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• RN License in the state of Ohio
• Supervise STNA's.
• Develop daily shift assignments based on care needs and staff qualifications.
• Conduct observations evaluating resident's response to treatment and observing care provided by licensed and non-licensed personnel.
• Assure personal care is being provided and documented in accordance with the assessed and identified needs.
• Assure facility medical records policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Perform nursing assessments in conjunction with changes in clinical conditions.
• Notify or assure notification is made to the attending physician, resident, or sponsor or significant changes in medical condition.
• Requests and assures supplies and equipment are available to perform care and treatment as required by the resident.
• Assess the resident’s health status every six months and write summary analysis of observations.
• Assure physician’s orders are reviewed and signed by the attending physician every six months or in accordance with change in status.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Unit Manager at Otterbein!