Wound Care Nurse at Franciscan Ministries summary:
As a Wound Care Nurse, the primary responsibility is to oversee and assess residents with wounds and pressure ulcers, ensuring effective treatment planning in collaboration with physicians. The role involves providing education on wound care, documenting progress, and establishing protocols to improve skin integrity outcomes. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in a clinical nursing field and possess an LPN or RN license with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting focusing on geriatric care.
Overview:
Position Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the treatment of residents with all types of wounds and ulcers and serve as an expert at the community for any skin integrity issues. You may also administer treatments including but not limited to sharp debridement.
Hours
- Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
1055 E. Grand Ave Lindenhurst, IL 60046
Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities
- Oversee and assess all residents with wounds and pressure ulcers.
- Assess and consult for all residents with skin integrity issues as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop a plan of treatment.
- Oversee and complete the administration of wound care treatment to the residents.
- Assess the effectiveness of treatments, documenting progress and changes in the condition of the residents’ skin.
- Communicate results and concerns to the physician, Director of Nursing, and any other associates as needed.
- Establish wound care protocol at the community and identify high-risk residents to promote optimal skin integrity outcomes.
- Identify and provide associate educational needs pertaining to wound care.
- Prepare job-related reports to present to the leadership of the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: Associate’s degree or higher in a clinical/nursing area of study required
Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license required
Experience: 1+ years of experience in a clinical/nursing setting within the geriatric industry
Skills & Abilities: Outstanding customer services and bedside manner
Travel: N/A
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Min: USD $33.00/Hr. Max: USD $45.00/Hr.
Keywords:
Wound Care, Nurse, Patient Care, Skin Integrity, Geriatric Nursing, Debridement, Healthcare, Clinical Nursing, Wound Treatment, Nursing Protocols