Wound Care Nurse

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The primary purpose of the Wound Care Nurse us to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents attending physicians, the Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychological needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

Collaborates with regional staff as needed to work together toward mutual goals.

Demonstrate positive customer service when performing the role of the Wound Care Nurse, with residents, family members, facility staff and medical staff.

Display flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, honesty, politeness and accountability when dealing with residents, family members and facility staff.

Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity for resident’s rights in all interfaces with residents and family members.

Communicates effectively via open, straightforward communication, including use of listening skills and by accessing the appropriate chain of command.

Seeks validation of knowledge base, quality decision-making and skill level by actively questioning when necessary.

Participates in interdisciplinary communication activities; actively listens and actively contributes.

Confer with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of residents in the facility.

Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.

Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.

Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate.

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the DON concerning the status and care of the residents.

Serve on the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.

Work with the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team in developing a comprehensive assessment and care plan for assigned residents.

Serve on, participate in, and attend various other committees of the facility (e.g., Policy Advisory) as required, and as appointed by the Executive Director.

Provide written and/or oral status reports of residents that you are treating.

Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to the medical activities of the facility and the skin care of residents.

Cooperate with other personnel to archive department objectives and maintain good Employee, Interdepartmental, and public relations.

Meet with and solicit advice from medical Director, Director of Nursing, and nursing staff concerning the dermatologic care of residents.

Maintain an affective, friendly working relationship with health professionals, physicians, consultants, and family members involved.

Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.

Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, such as skin abrasions, foot problems such as corns and calluses, decubitus ulcers, bacterial, parasitic and viral skin infections, scaling popular diseases, and benign tumors.

Provide assessment and diagnostic services…