Wound Nurse $5,000 Sign On Bonus

PACS•Forest Acres, SC

9d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Acres Post Acute is seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse to join their team. This role involves assessing, evaluating, and managing complex wounds, developing treatment plans, ensuring documentation compliance, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. The position requires a nurse passionate about improving resident quality of life through exceptional wound care, focusing on comfort, dignity, and healing.

Requirements

Active RN or LPN License (Required)
MUST, MUST have wound care experience
Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care experience strongly preferred
Excellent assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Strong leadership and communication abilities
Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing outstanding resident care
Two (2) years or more experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain all required continuing education for licensing.
Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, and manage complex wounds
Develop and oversee individualized wound treatment plans
Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy, and interdisciplinary teams
Educate clinical staff on wound prevention, treatment, and best practices
Help residents heal while preserving their comfort, dignity, and quality of life
Ensure effective and efficient care is provided as prescribed by the physician and as required by facility policies and procedures.
Communicate regularly with residents and their family about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols.
Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum.
Chart nurses’ notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
Provide resident care including carrying out physician’s orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs/symptoms of infection.
Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which includes but are not limited to special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues.
Assist physicians and other healthcare providers when making visits and conducting examinations.
Communicate with physicians and other health professionals regarding resident care, treatment and condition.
Notify family and attending physicians of significant treatments related issues regarding their residents including: a. Sudden and/or marked adverse changes in skin condition or wounds; b. Any untoward response to as well as unavailability or refusal of any medication or treatment; c. Any treatment error that presents a significant risk; and d. The inability to timely obtain or administer any treatment-related medication, equipment, supplies or services as prescribed which poses a significant risk.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of nursing staff.
Report significant findings or changes in condition and potential concerns to RN Supervisor and /or Director of Nursing (DON).
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator, Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Assist with the overall supervision of the nursing staff.