Charge Nurse - Wound Care Dexter

First Atlantic Health Care•Dexter, ME

70d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care. Wound Care Nurse will report to the Director of Nurses and Administrator. The Wound Care Nurse must possess and maintain a current RN License in the State of Maine and must possess demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform all directed duties with excellence. The Charge Nurse will also work closely with supervising physicians to assess and monitor resident's needs, ensure treatment and care are conducted according to the facility's procedures, administer medications, and perform other related tasks.

Requirements

State of Maine Nursing license as a Registered Nurse. (required)
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage high levels of stress/conflict.
Ability to lead by example, identify and address challenges proactively.
Must have ability/competency, and willingness to work as a direct care provider when necessary.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position and effectively communicate policies, procedures, and reports to employees, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies as needed.
Must function independently, as well as a member of multiple teams, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, employees, regulators, the public, and support agencies.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the nursing community.
Able to move at least 35lbs. without assistance, able to bend, sit, and work in small areas and displays stamina to assist residents where needed and in emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Specialized certification in Wound Care (CWCN) is preferred. Incumbents who do not possess this certification upon initial hire, can develop a plan of action to obtain CWCN certification with the Director of Nurses and Administrator.

Responsibilities

Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.
Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents.
Complete routine clinical rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards.
Promote, establish, and maintain customer relationships with residents, families, staff, community, and other professionals.
Review complaints and concerns made by families, residents and staff, communicate these concerns including follow up with the managers, or Director of Nursing, or Administrator as appropriate.
Ensure policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases, infection control, and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing are followed and maintained.
Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Managers, Director of Nursing and Administrator.
Provide support for staff competence with Point Click Care (PCC).
Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Managers and Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
Assist and implement appropriate plans of correction for safety concerns identified. Ensure assessments, evaluations, and charting is completed according to policy.
Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the managers or Director of Nursing.
Participate in routine and daily care of residents to include but not limited to assistance with ADLs, meals, eating, functional maintenance plans/nursing restorative plans, and activities.
Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations as directed.
Assess deep wounds, skin tears, ostomies, severe burns, pressure injuries or bedsores, and diabetic foot wounds. Communicate with physician and create a plan of care that staff nurses follow.
Implements care plans to help prevent wounds from worsening.
Educating staff nurses on wound care protocols.
Creating, updating, and managing care plans.
Performing specialized wound care procedures.
Working with a multidisciplinary team to plan skin care interventions.
Performing diabetic foot care.
Educating patients and their caregivers on wound care procedures and preventative measures.
Charting clinical information for insurance reimbursement.
Writing nursing orders that promote wound healing and/or prevent skin breakdown.
Staying up to date with current wound treatments.

Benefits

Flexible Shifts
Tuition reimbursement and education support
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
Employer paid life insurance
Paid Time Off available to all employees
401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance
$12,000 sign on bonus
A great place to grow in the healthcare field!