Wound Nurse- $7,500 Sign On Bonus

PACS Group•Greenwood, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Edgefield Post Acute is seeking an experienced RN or LPN Wound Nurse to provide resident-centered wound care at its skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Edgefield, South Carolina. The role focuses on assessing, preventing, treating, and monitoring wounds and other skin conditions while promoting residents’ comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The Wound Nurse works with residents and families, physicians, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and carry out individualized treatment plans, document care, educate staff, and maintain regulatory compliance. This is not an entry-level position; prior wound care experience and at least two years of nursing experience are required. The primary function of the Treatment Nurse is to ensure effective and efficient care is provided as prescribed by physicians and required by facility policies and procedures. The role reports directly to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for following applicable federal, state, local, and corporate standards and guidelines. The position may also assist with overall supervision of nursing staff.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted, unencumbered RN or LPN license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Previous wound care experience; this is not an entry-level position.
At least two years of nursing experience.
Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain all continuing education required for licensure.
Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals, present information effectively, and respond to questions.
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, solve practical problems, and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands described for the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess, manage, treat, and monitor wounds, pressure injuries, skin tears, ulcers, and other dermatologic conditions.
Complete comprehensive skin assessments and quarterly dermatologic evaluations.
Observe and assess wounds and pressure sores; promptly notify physicians of deterioration, lack of healing progress, or signs and symptoms of infection.
Develop and update individualized treatment plans and care plans in collaboration with physicians, the Medical Director, nursing, therapy, dietary, and the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.
Ensure appropriate wound management and prevention measures are included in care plans, including pressure injury prevention, repositioning, nutrition support, skin protection, special mattresses, and nutritional supplements.
Carry out physicians’ orders for resident care, including medication and treatment, and provide direct nursing care during emergencies.
Communicate with residents and families about plans of care, therapies, treatment protocols, wound prevention, and treatment plans.
Provide accurate written and verbal reports on resident progress and wound healing, and maintain complete, informative documentation of care and resident responses.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during visits and examinations, and communicate with them about residents’ care, treatment, and condition.
Notify families and attending physicians about significant treatment-related issues, including adverse skin or wound changes, untoward responses, unavailable or refused medications or treatments, significant treatment errors, and delays or inability to obtain prescribed treatment resources that pose significant risk.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of nursing staff, provide in-service training on wound care best practices, and assist with overall supervision of nursing staff.
Monitor wound care supply and equipment inventory.
Report significant findings, changes in condition, resident concerns, suspected abuse, safety issues, occupational exposures, and information security concerns promptly according to facility policy.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect resident privacy and Protected Health Information.
Maintain professional nursing practice and decorum, and foster positive working relationships with residents, families, physicians, consultants, and staff.
Participate in facility surveys and inspections when requested by facility leadership.