Wound Care Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates, oversees and provides daily quality treatment and care of Residents according to Physicians’ Orders; primarily responsible for prevention and treatment of skin breakdown and pressure ulcers; must exhibit sincere interest to work with elderly and be able to develop and sustain the cooperation of others; must communicate courteously with Employees, Residents and others

QUALIFICATIONS:

RN License in good standing in the State of Mississippi; prefer experience in Long-Term Care Nursing with comprehensive knowledge of Nursing techniques and their relation to medical practices, skills and application, with thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Long-Term Care; must have good planning and organization skills; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and updates Resident’s Care Plan with progress or decline of wounds and/or Pressure Ulcers

• Assumes position of Charge Nurse on unit as needed or requested

• Provides treatment to Residents according to Physicians’ Orders

• Monitors and treats Residents’ skin problems; notifies DON of any increase in skin problems

• Assesses Residents’ Decubitus (pressure ulcers); records observations and stage of wounds weekly, or sooner as needed

• Provides information regarding all Residents to RN Supervisor regarding any changes in condition and care

• Notifies Physician if new Orders are indicated or needed; notifies Physician and family as needed

• Charts information at least weekly regarding progress and observations of wounds and Pressure Ulcers

• Schedules treatments at times convenient for the Resident

• Orders treatment supplies from the Pharmacy and Central Supply following Bedford Wound Care Protocol

• Observes, monitors and provides instructions for Nursing Staff and Nurse Aides

• Provides in-service training programs as requested

• Provides reports requested by Director of Nursing or Administrator

• Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of the Residents

• Ensures that bedridden patients are turned at least every two hours

• Looks for and reports pressure areas to prevent the development of decubitus and provides skin care

• Assists during Admission identifying Residents at risk of developing skin problems or decline in condition

• Maintains excellent attendance unless valid conditions exist; promptly notifies DON or designee of impending absence or tardiness according to Company Policy

• Although the usual hours of this position are daytime work, Employee may be assigned to work any schedule, shift, unit, duties, other positions, Holidays, weekends, extra hours, and/or at another facility

  Excellent Benefits:

  Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

  Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

  • Vacation pay

  • Paid sick leave

  Insurance benefits including:

  • Group Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  Other Benefits:

  • Holiday Incentive Pay

  • Daily Pay – upon your request

  • Direct deposit

  • Bereavement leave

  • Retirement Savings Plan/401K

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Family Medical Leave

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