RN Wound Care

PACS

3d•$38 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Nurse/Registered Nurse supervises day-to-day nursing activities during the assigned tour of duty, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, to maintain high-quality resident care. The RN assists the Director of Nursing Services with nursing department operations, staff supervision, care coordination, quality assurance, policy implementation, and compliance. The role includes providing direct nursing care as needed and supporting resident admissions, transfers, discharges, assessments, and care plans. The position also contributes to staff development, infection control, safety and sanitation, equipment and supply management, committee work, and administrative reporting. The RN works throughout office and nursing-service areas, including resident rooms, and collaborates with residents, families, medical staff, facility personnel, and government agencies. Work may extend beyond normal hours and include weekends, holidays, and emergency call-back when necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
At least 2 years of experience; long-term care facility experience is preferred.
Current, unencumbered, active RN license in the state of practice.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, including technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to make independent decisions, solve practical problems, and deal tactfully with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and of laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures that support quality care.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition and willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practices.
Ability to move intermittently, cope with mental and emotional stress, and work effectively with residents and personnel.
Ability to see and hear adequately, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including medical and physical examination.
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

Experience in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing Services with day-to-day nursing department operations and the development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures.
Ensure nursing personnel comply with departmental procedures, job descriptions, and applicable standards and regulations.
Participate in the nursing service quality assurance program, facility surveys, committee meetings, care planning, and discharge planning.
Prepare or contribute to reports, evaluations, charting, medical forms, and other administrative documentation.
Supervise nursing staff during the assigned tour of duty, ensure adequate staffing, develop work assignments, delegate responsibilities, and report staffing or personnel concerns to the Director.
Make rounds to monitor staff performance and resident care; report findings and help address problem areas.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, including informing staff of new admissions and preparing rooms as needed.
Visit residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status, consult with residents, families, and physicians about care, and notify the physician and next of kin of changes in condition.
Provide direct nursing care as needed, including starting IVs, collecting specimens, taking vital signs, and monitoring seriously ill residents.
Review nurses’ notes, medication cards, medication passes, treatment schedules, and resident care to ensure accuracy and consistency with orders, care plans, and resident wishes.
Support development and review of resident assessments and written care plans; ensure care personnel know and follow the plans.
Participate in staff training and continuing education, including facility in-service programs and clinical supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safe work practices, infection control, hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and fire and disaster preparedness.
Maintain safe, clean, and sanitary nursing service work areas and resident care areas; report hazardous conditions and equipment issues.
Recommend and monitor nursing department supplies and equipment; support safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
Report incidents, occupational exposures, suspected fraud, privacy violations, and unauthorized information-system access as required by facility procedures.
Maintain communication and working relationships with residents, families, facility departments, medical staff, and external agencies.