Wound Care Nurse RN​/LPN

Identifying, treating, following-up on patient wounds, providing treatments on a day to day basis in accordance with physician's orders, and documenting.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Perform treatments as directed by the physicians. Keep physicians informed of any changes in resident's skin conditions.
• Complete Decubitus and Non-Decubitus Skin Condition Reports Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly. Attend and present Skin Condition Reports at the weekly SOC meeting
• Ensure all treatment orders written contain necessary information to provide clear instructions of how the treatments are to be performed.
• Make weekly rounds with Wound Specialty Physicians.
• Ensure Treatment Carts on each unit is stocked.
• Manage and order "Part B Medicare" wound supplies.
• Ensure Administration records are kept current.
• Ensure treatments are performed in a timely manner.
• Safety standards, written aseptic and isolation techniques are to be implemented and maintained at all times. Continue to implement and maintain programs for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents and personnel and procedures for reporting hazardous conditions and/or

• Perform skin assessment on all new residents and complete appropriate skin assessment sheet and scan into the resident's chart within 24 hours of admission.
• Responsible for making skin condition recommendations for appropriate treatments and monitoring the progress.

• Recommend the equipment and supplies needed for the assigned unit.
• Assist with monitoring and developing adequate cost effective inventory control procedures.
• Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure adequate levels are maintained and equipment is available and working properly.
• Implement procedures to ensure nursing personnel are trained and authorized to operate equipment in a safe manner.

• A Licensed Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Florida
• Requires a Level II background screening with eligible status.
• Must be able to successfully complete Drug Screening.
• Subject to submission of Drug Screen upon hire, randomly, and directed.

• Knowledgeable in cleaning, dressing and assessing the healing process of wounds.
• Skilled in the development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans.
• Comprehension and application of infection control techniques.
• Knowledgeable in documentation of treatment plans and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with assessment and treatment of skin conditions commonly associated with Geriatric Residents.
• Knowledgeable of Nursing, Medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines which pertain to Long Term Care.
• Positive attitude with leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care.

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile…