Wound Care Coordinator

FutureCare•Baltimore, MD

3d•$43 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

At FutureCare our Wound Care Coordinators provide skin care to our residents with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders. They are part of our frontline health care team, and they play a pivotal role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of skin care for our residents. Our Skin Care Coordinators share in the commitment to meet the highest standards of quality and excellence and offer a hands-on approach providing the best service. FutureCare is proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”. FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. Training will be provided for qualified candidates and assistance in getting the Wound Care Certificate.

Requirements

Must hold a current certification and RN license in Maryland
Must have an active certification in wound care
Must possess a positive and professional attitude
Ability to work independently and accurately to complete required documentation
Ability to demonstrate positive and effective communication skills to facilitate positive interpersonal interaction
Ability to remain calm and patient when dealing with residents
Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
Ability to show empathy and compassion while interacting with residents to increase their comfort level

Nice To Haves

At least one-year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
Previous experience in skin care treatment a plus

Responsibilities

Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders
Oversee all direct wound care activities to ensure practices are consistent
Coordinates weekly skin rounds
Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility
Provide information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident
Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing staff
Participate as requested in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
Participate in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
Complete and provide follow through on all incident reports as appropriate
Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan