Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) Manager - Full Time - Days - Claremore Veterans Home

State of Oklahoma•Claremore, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the facility's wound prevention and wound management program. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing and in collaboration with the attending provider and interdisciplinary team, the Wound Care RN Lead provides assessment, treatment, monitoring, documentation, education, and clinical oversight for residents with actual or potential skin integrity concerns. The position promotes evidence-based wound prevention and treatment practices, supports regulatory compliance, and works to reduce facility-acquired pressure injuries while optimizing resident outcomes.

Requirements

Possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
Two (2) years of professional nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, including one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical leadership capacity; including charge nurse; or A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and two (2) years of professional nursing experience as a Registered Nurse, including one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical leadership capacity.
Demonstrated competency in comprehensive wound assessment, pressure injury prevention, infection prevention and control, evidence-based wound management, and interdisciplinary care coordination is required.
Strong organizational, communication, documentation and clinical decision-making skills are essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or wound care is preferred.
Certification in wound management through the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), such as the Certified Wound Specialist (CWS®) credential, is preferred.
Candidates who are not certified at the time of hire are encouraged to obtain ABWM certification, or another nationally recognized wound care certification approved by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, within one (1) year of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments upon admission, readmission, identification of a new wound, significant change in condition, and as clinically indicated. Complete required weekly reassessments, documenting wound progress, response to treatment, and recommendations in the electronic medical record.
Assess, stage, measure, document, monitor, and manage pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, skin tears, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, moisture-associated skin damage, and other complex skin conditions in accordance with current clinical standards.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound treatment plans and resident care plans in collaboration with the attending provider and interdisciplinary team.
Perform or oversee wound treatments in accordance with provider orders, manufacturer recommendations, facility policy, and evidence-based practice while maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with professional and regulatory standards.
Promptly communicate new wounds, significant deterioration, lack of expected healing, signs of infection, and other clinically significant changes to the attending provider, Director of Nursing, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
Monitor implementation of preventive interventions, including repositioning, pressure redistribution surfaces, offloading devices, moisture management, nutrition and hydration support, mobility, continence management, and other skin integrity measures.
Collaborate with nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, medical providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote wound healing and prevent avoidable skin breakdown.
Assess nutritional risk factors that may impact wound healing and collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding interventions and recommendations.
Provide education to residents and families regarding wound prevention, treatment plans, and factors that promote healing, as appropriate.
Serve as the facility's clinical resource for wound prevention and management by providing education, competency validation, and clinical coaching to nursing staff regarding skin assessments, pressure injury prevention, wound treatment techniques, documentation requirements, infection prevention, and evidence-based wound care practices.
Participate in wound rounds, Quality of Care meetings, infection prevention activities, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by monitoring wound related quality indicators, identifying trends, implementing corrective actions, and evaluating outcomes.
Administer medications and treatments within the scope of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position and licensure.