Wound/Skin Care Coordinator

We offer the following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Clinical Responsibilities Adhere to established medical/nursing practice standards and facility policies and procedures. Provide wound care consultations and educational support to residents and their family regarding wound care management. Provide clinical support and coordination for wound care services on a weekly and as needed consultative basis. Facilitate consultations by specially trained wound care physicians as necessary. Contribute to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure ulcers. Function as a resource to staff for wound product selection and use. Assist in the development of key clinicians to facilitate the skin and wound care program. Contribute to discharge planning meetings on units managing patients with wound. Management & Education Responsibilities Develop and provide staff training to develop wound care skills for the bedside nurses. Contribute to the needs assessment and competency development related to wound care for clinical staff providing direct patient care. Participate in the facility multidisciplinary wound care rounds. Contribute to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure ulcers. Monitor the appropriate use of specialty beds using criteria approved by the hospital. Requirements At least one year of experience in wound care and acute care experience. Case management and discharge planning experience are preferred. Certification / Registration / Licensure Current R.N. license; current CPR certification for the Healthcare Provider (BLS); Wound Certification preferred (AAWM or WOCN certifying bodies preferred). Education / Experience Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Additional Information All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/or awarded to employees based on the facility's policy and/or the CBA, depending on the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodus Rehab & Nursing Center