Nurse - RN - Skin Integrity Nurse

Carespring•Union, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the family of our State of the Art Long Term Care Nursing Facility! The Skin Integrity Nurse has a current RN license for the state in which he /she is working. The nurse is flexible with her / his working schedule. The position requires an understanding of the integumentary system and a willing to continue to learn. The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON if any new or worsened ulcers are identified. The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON with any a non healing wounds. The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure that residents with known non compliance behaviors or are at high risk for pressure ulcers are provided with interventions as appropriate. The Skin Integrity Nurse attends and participates in weekly SIT meetings. The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure residents’ responsible parties are updated on wound progress. Proactively develops positive employee relations and promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication Education of new and inexperienced nurse aides in proper methods of patient care. Performs other duties as requested by the DON or ADON Possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and communication skills Must be able to utilize excellent communications skilled to relate to patients, families, and staff members He/she must also constantly update his/her knowledge through ongoing education.

Requirements

current RN license for the state in which he /she is working
understanding of the integumentary system
willing to continue to learn
graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located.

Responsibilities

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state where the facility is located.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will complete weekly head to toe skin assessments and document in the EHR.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure that appropriate treatments and/or interventions are in place for skin issues identified during the skin rounds.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will collaborate with the Clinician or Wound NP to obtain new orders or discontinue orders as needed.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON if any new or worsened ulcers are identified.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will update the ADON and DON with any a non healing wounds.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will verify/update resident care plans and update documentation for identified skin impairments.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will monitor skin integrity practices and procedures to ensure that personnel are implementing the facility’s SIT program.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will demonstrate proper infection control practices.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will assist in evaluating and implementing recommendations from the Quarterly QA meeting.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure that residents with known non compliance behaviors or are at high risk for pressure ulcers are provided with interventions as appropriate.
The Skin Integrity Nurse attends and participates in weekly SIT meetings.
The Skin Integrity Nurse will ensure residents’ responsible parties are updated on wound progress.
Proactively develops positive employee relations and promotes teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication
Education of new and inexperienced nurse aides in proper methods of patient care.
Performs other duties as requested by the DON or ADON
Possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and communication skills
Must be able to utilize excellent communications skilled to relate to patients, families, and staff members
He/she must also constantly update his/her knowledge through ongoing education.