SKIN CARE COORDINATOR

GARVEY MANOR NURSING HOME•Hollidaysburg, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, state and federal regulations, and the policies and mission of this facility. As Skin Care Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. By accepting employment with Garvey Manor and Our Lady of theוכ Alleghenies Residence, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere which reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers and guests.

Requirements

RN Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current nursing license in the state
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
Able to participate in learning activities to obtain required skills.
Able to provide care/services in a manner supportive of the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
Adaptable to change, creative/innovative, detail-oriented, conscientious of resident/facility property, self-directed, efficient, able to work under pressure.
Considerate, empathetic, hospitable, able to work with and collaborate with others, patient, respectful of individual rights and diversity, service-oriented while following facility procedures.
Able to think, reason and comprehend technical information/equipment and analyze problems.
Able to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Honest, loyal, mission-oriented, reliable, responsible, and aware of safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous wound/skin care experience in long-term care preferred.
Wound Care Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Treat all residents fairly and with kindness.
Provide care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents’ rights and dignity and which allows residents the right to choose, including the right to refuse care/treatment.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and facility information and comply with applicable laws related to confidentiality (HIPAA).
Provide a safe, secure, and home-like environment.
Exercise care and concern for the property of the facility and residents’ belongings.
Confer with the Director of Nursing and other licensed staff regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.
Consult with the Care Planning Team on assessment evaluations and assist in planning skin care treatments.
Initiate and respond to requests for consultation or referral.
Examine residents and their charts, recognizing when to refer to a physician.
Complete medical forms, reports, charting, and evaluations.
Implement and maintain skin care policies and procedures.
Communicate care status and recommendations to physicians, families, and the Director of Nursing.
Serve on the interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
Participate in care plan development, wound care reviews, and related committees.
Provide written/oral status reports and evaluate recommendations from committees.
Collaborate with all staff to achieve department objectives and positive relations.
Meet with medical and nursing staff for dermatological care planning.
Report occupational exposures and follow facility safety policies.
Assess, diagnose, and treat skin disorders and lesions (ulcers, infections, abrasions, etc.).
Conduct dermatologic examinations quarterly and upon significant changes.
Provide preventive and restorative skin care services.
Monitor wound care, repositioning programs, nutrition, and incontinence care.
Document assessments, progress notes, and wound measurements.
Obtain physician orders for treatments and evaluate wound progress.
Conduct performance improvement audits and report findings to PI committee.
Participate in and provide in-service education on wound/skin care.
Educate residents and families on skin care and prevention.
Attend continuing education and mandatory in-services to maintain licensure and current best practices.
Maintain adequate supplies of skin care products.
Use and monitor personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, and facility safety protocols.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.