Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Temporary Wound Care Nurse (RN)

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.