Wound Care RN/LPN

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Tucson, AZ

1d•$72,800 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing wound care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.

Requirements

Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).
Must possess a current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Must possess a current and valid CPR certification.
Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Wound care certification preferred but the right candidate can be certified on-site.
At least 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates, measures, and stages all pressure/vascular ulcers and wounds upon or within 24 hours of development, admission/readmission or the next schedule work day
Coordinates and conducts wound rounds.
Completes documentation in the medical record and provides a summary report to the Director of Nursing.
Communicates the status of wounds when treatment measures require re-evaluation due to non-healing, deterioration and/or improvement.
Performs wound treatments/surgical dressings as needed evaluate current status or as necessary to provide continuity with resident wound management.
Makes resident rounds, observes and monitors care rendered by nursing assistants and Licensed Staff; provide staff with orientation training and on-going guidance and support related to wound and skin breakdown prevention and management and infection prevention and control measures.
Provides ongoing and periodic individual and group staff education regarding the prevention of skin breakdown, wound treatment measures and infection control, in concert with the Nursing Management and Staff Development.
Review MDS documentation, care plans and nursing documenting for accuracy as assigned.
Works as part of health care team to evaluate resident needs, plan and modify care in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participates in the implementation of interventions and assists other licensed nurses and nursing assistants in an effort to provide optimal and quality care and services.