Skin Integrity and Wound Care Nurse -LPN
About The Position
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Requirements
- LPN
- Completion of Skin Health Team Lead orientation training within 90 days of hire is required.
- Must complete Wound Basics within 90 days of hire.
- Commitment to complete Advanced Wound Training and completion of a national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire is a must.
Nice To Haves
- For those hired with wound certification, completion of a fast-track hybrid program for regulatory wound care requirements will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assists to develop and facilitate a person-centered team approach to patient/resident care related to the prevention and management of wounds within the nursing center.
- Report directly to a designated Skin Health Team Lead (SHTL) and the Director of Nursing (DON) with dotted line to the Nursing Home Administrator.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to effectively communicate with family members/responsible parties/authorized representatives and patients/residents regarding the prevention and management of skin and wounds as well as the change in patient/resident condition and overall residency experience.
- Coordinate and lead weekly team wound rounds and post-meet-ups for follow up discussions.
- Train staff in all areas related to skin and wound; such as aseptic technique, measuring and evaluating, recognizing wound types, skin checks, turning and positioning, treatments and interventions.
- Communicate with appropriate staff and coordinate readiness for any potential patient/resident admissions with skin/wound needs.
- Serve as 'Surface Specialist' (bed/chair), negative pressure wound therapy, and the incontinence and ostomy resource.
- Act as a clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products and provide oversight for Durable Medical Equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds; such as surfaces, negative pressure.
Benefits
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
- On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
