Wound Care Nurse PT

Description

Job Title Code: WOUNDCRE

FLSA: Nonexempt

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with physician orders and coordinate nursing care in compliance with facility protocols and written plans of care and take appropriate action with implementation.

Supervisory Responsibility: None-may direct the work of CNAs and PCAs as needed

Budget Responsibility: None

Essential Job Functions – Principal Accountabilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds (surgical).
• Provide wound care on affected residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
• Complete a thorough and accurate wound evaluation upon admission, readmission, or notification of a wound. Complete follow-up evaluations weekly and as needed. Document all evaluations in the medical record.
• Confer with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
• Document resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.
• Monitor implementation of preventative measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures and toileting/incontinence care.
• Provide education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventative measures, and wound healing.
• Provide status reports at the Standards of Care meeting weekly and at the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement committee monthly.
• Attend or participate in continuing education related to wound management. Complete all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.
• Obtain physician orders for care and treatment of wounds. Transcribe and initiate orders appropriately. Order special treatment supplies and equipment, with supervisor approval.
• Administer medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Assist with discharge planning through identification of discharge needs and providing resident/family education as needed.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend committee meetings as required or appointed.
• Assist with admission, discharge or care of residents as needed.
• Assure resident safety through strict adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures, open communication with residents, supervisors, and coworkers, and careful observation of residents, equipment, and environmental conditions.

Other Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of medical principles (symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care).
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of therapy methods and procedures, specifically related to wound care
• Oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Customer service skills
• Skills to observe resident condition
• Must display professionalism, initiative, positive attitude, and concern for others
• Must be stress tolerant, self-motivated, cooperative, team-oriented, and dependable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Physical Demands/Environment
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, traverse, ascend/descend stairs, move/transport carts weighing over 100…