Wound Care Nurse - RN / Shoreline, WA

Wound Care Nurse - RN / Shoreline, WA

The primary responsibility of the wound care nurse is to provide specialized care for residents with wounds, pressure ulcers, or other chronic conditions. This nurse collaborates with wound care specialists or other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal wound healing.

Essential duties and job responsibilities include:

• Patient assessment and care planning: Conduct thorough assessments of residents' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Regularly evaluate and update care plans based on residents' changing needs and responses to interventions.
• Medication administration and monitoring: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accuracy and safety. Monitor residents' responses to medications and treatments, documenting any adverse effects or changes in condition.
• Vital signs and health monitoring: Monitor and document vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Observe residents for any signs of illness or changes in condition and promptly report any concerns to the physician.
• Wound care and other specialized care: Provide specialized care for residents with wounds, pressure ulcers, or other chronic conditions. Collaborate with wound care specialists or other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal wound healing.
• Supervision and training: Supervise and provide guidance to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Provide orientation and training for new staff members.
• Communication and documentation: Maintain accurate and complete documentation of residents' care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations. Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address resident needs.
• Quality improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. Stay current with best practices and evidence-based guidelines for nursing care in skilled nursing facilities.

Requirements and qualifications:

• Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state. BSN preferred.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Prefer experience in long term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing education and higher education reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible spending accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, dependent care FSA and CERA (commuter expense reimbursement account).
• Professional development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, legal services, pet insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.