Wound Care Nurse EOW plus 1 day a week

River City Nursing & Rehab Center•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with physician orders and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility protocols and written plans of care and take appropriate action with implementation.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical principles (symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care).
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures, specifically related to wound care
Oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Customer service skills
Skills to observe resident condition
Must display professionalism, initiative, positive attitude, and concern for others
Must be stress tolerant, self-motivated, cooperative, team-oriented, and dependable.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Associate degree in Nursing, or equivalent, is required.
Florida Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing is required.
Continuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required.
Candidates are required to attain and maintain CPR certification within 90 days after hire.
State background check standards must be maintained as a condition of continued employment in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapters 435 and 408.809 and Florida Administrative Code 59A-35.090.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or equivalent, is desired.
Experience performing the essential functions of the position is desirable.
Certification in wound care preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds (surgical).
Provide wound care on affected residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
Complete a thorough and accurate wound evaluation upon admission, readmission, or notification of a wound.
Complete follow-up evaluations weekly and as needed.
Document all evaluations in the medical record.
Confer with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
Document resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition.
Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.
Monitor implementation of preventative measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures and toileting/incontinence care.
Provide education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventative measures, and wound healing.
Provide status reports at the Standards of Care meeting weekly and at the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement committee monthly.
Attend or participate in continuing education related to wound management.
Complete all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.
Obtain physician orders for care and treatment of wounds.
Transcribe and initiate orders appropriately.
Order special treatment supplies and equipment, with supervisor approval.
Administer medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations and complete the appropriate documentation.
Assist with discharge planning through identification of discharge needs and providing resident/family education as needed.
Serve on, participate in, and attend committee meetings as required or appointed.
Assist with admission, discharge or care of residents as needed.
Assure resident safety through strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures, open communication with residents, supervisors, and coworkers, and careful observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.