Wound Care Nurse - Long-term Care

Mile Bluff Medical Center • Mauston, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Care Wound Care Nurse position assists with the wound care program at Fair View. This is an important role that requires accuracy, attention to detail, and a passion for providing exceptional healthcare.

Requirements

• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
• Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment such as retinal scanners, EKG, etc.
• Thorough understanding of triage.
• Understanding of lab procedures and equipment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers, patients, and supervisors is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Nursing license preferred.
• 1+ years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Timely communication to physicians, families, etc. of significant changes in resident condition in regards to wounds
• Complete all applicable resident wound assessments
• Ownership of wound care program including weekly wound rounding, tracking and trending wounds, wound education to staff, and other responsibilities as assigned
• Assist CNAs with answering call lights
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation to Director of Nursing and Administrator
• Maintain accurate resident records with thorough and accurate charting
• Perform other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree