Wound Care Nurse

Job Summary

The Wound Care Nurse is a crucial member of the healthcare team, specializing in wound care support for residents within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This position requires a dedicated and compassionate individual with a strong understanding of wound care principles and a commitment to promoting the healing and well-being of residents.

Key Responsibilities

- Wound Assessment:

Assist in the assessment of residents with wounds, under the supervision of the nursing and wound care team.

- Document wound characteristics, progress, and any observed complications.

- Wound Dressing Changes:

Perform routine and complex wound dressing changes according to the established care plan and under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals.

- Ensure aseptic technique is maintained during all wound care procedures.

- Skin Integrity Monitoring:

Regularly monitor and assess the skin integrity of residents at risk of developing wounds.

- Report any changes or concerns to the nursing and wound care team.

- Wound Prevention:

Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement preventive measures for residents at risk of developing wounds.

- Provide education to residents and their families on wound prevention strategies.

- Communication:

Communicate effectively with the nursing staff, wound care team, and other healthcare professionals regarding residents' wound care needs.

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care planning.

- Record Keeping:

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of wound care interventions and outcomes.

- Assist in the completion of documentation related to wound assessments and care.

- Patient and Family Support:

Provide emotional support and education to residents and their families regarding wound care procedures, healing processes, and expectations.

- Address resident and family inquiries regarding wound care in a compassionate and informative manner.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Completion of LPN/RN program and valid nurses license.

- Previous experience in wound care or related healthcare role is preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and a compassionate approach to patient care.

- Certification in Wound Care or completion of a wound care training program is preferred.

- Familiarity with electronic health record systems.

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Working Conditions

- Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses stations resident rooms, etc.).

- Moves intermittently during working hours.

- Is subject to frequent interruptions.

- Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

- Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.

- Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.

- Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

- Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

- Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.

- Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

- Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

- Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS, COVID-19, and Hepatitis B viruses.

- May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Specific Requirements

- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

- Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

- Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.

- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

- Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies.

- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.

- Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

All Other Duties as Assigned.
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.