Wound Care Manager (RN)

Nampa of Cascadia, LLC • Nampa, ID

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Wound Nurse (RN) is to develop, evaluate, and implement health care plans for individual patients, assist with the management of individual medical plans, while providing the highest level of patient care. The Wound Care Manager (RN) also communicates treatment plans between families, doctors, providers, and residents/patients. All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.
• RN required.
• Current RN license.
• Valid CPR certificate.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Six months experience in wound care environment.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Strong communication, excellent customer service, teamwork and organizational skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and implements health care plans for individual patients.
• Assists with the management of individual medical plans.
• Provides the highest level of patient care.
• Communicates treatment plans between families, doctors, providers, and residents/patients.
• Evaluates and updates resident/patient healthcare plans to achieve person-centered care.
• Conducts assessments for new residents/patients.
• Actively participates in clinical meetings.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team, as needed.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record to establish and validate parameters.
• Establishes, monitors, and documents person-centered care.
• Uses SBAR to communicate patient’s change of condition with physician.
• Reviews test results from medical exams.
• Implements physician orders and follows up with treatment plans.
• Communicates with families, health providers, managers, and patients.
• Receives consent, as required.
• Documents in the medical record to clearly reflect patient care and current medical condition.
• Ensures completeness of medical records.
• Provides emotional support to families and patients.
• Provides education about healthcare plans to patients and families.
• Collaborates with other clinical staff to successfully implement patient plans of care and provides excellent customer service.
• Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Obtains accurate information from physicians, residents/patients, and payor source(s) regarding the expected discharge plan and communicates this information to the interdisciplinary team at the facility.
• Communicates information to the care team and coordinates the patient's smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Coordinates referrals from hospitals' social service and discharge planning departments, physicians, case managers, insurance companies, and other referral sources.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level