Wound Care Nurse

PACS

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants in a long-term care facility. The role is responsible for helping maintain high-quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, and carries delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties as an LPN/LVN. The position combines resident care with shift administration, staff supervision and development, charting and documentation, medication administration, care planning, safety and infection control, and equipment and supply management. It involves collaboration with physicians, residents and families, nursing and support personnel, and government agencies. The employee works in office and nursing-service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms, and may work beyond normal hours or be called back during emergencies.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including reading technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate information about residents’ conditions and present information effectively to managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government representatives, and the public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel, and ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret care programs and procedures.
Ability to work effectively with residents and personnel, including people who are ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; see and hear adequately or use prosthetics; and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and may need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants in accordance with facility policies, regulations, and nursing standards.
Direct and coordinate the day-to-day work of assigned nursing personnel, including planning shift services, assigning work, making rounds, addressing staffing issues, and reporting concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Maintain and implement nursing policies, procedures, quality assurance activities, and required administrative and shift reports.
Coordinate nursing services with other departments and participate in resident admission, transfer, discharge, and discharge-planning activities.
Complete resident records and required documentation, including admission, transfer, discharge, medication, treatment, incident, and nursing-note records.
Prepare and administer physician-ordered medications, verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and oversee nursing treatments and services, including dressings, catheterization, tube feedings, specimen collection, vital-sign monitoring, restorative care, and monitoring of seriously ill residents.
Communicate changes in resident condition and accidents or incidents to the attending physician, next of kin, and appropriate facility personnel.
Review resident charts and care plans, ensure care is delivered according to residents’ care plans and wishes, and coordinate with the Resident Assessment/Care Plan Coordinator on MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Participate in employee evaluations, staff orientation, in-service training, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Maintain clean and safe work and resident-care areas; promote hand hygiene, infection control, use of personal protective equipment, and safe operation of equipment.
Monitor nursing supplies and equipment, recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and promote safe and efficient use.
Report occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, suspected fraud, privacy or information-system concerns, and other incidents according to facility procedures.
Participate in facility surveys and emergency, fire-safety, and disaster-preparedness activities as assigned.