Position Purpose:

Provides primary skin and wound care to residents in accordance with physician orders, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, the facilitys established policies and procedures and written plans of care.

Required Qualifications:

vMinimum requirements include the following:

A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/RN program.

Two years of experience as an LPN/RN.

Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.

vMust also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.

vContinuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required. Certification in wound care preferred, but not required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.

Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.

Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record.

Confers with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.

Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in residents condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.

Monitors implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.

Provides education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventive measures, and wound healing.

Provides status reports to Director of Nursing weekly.

Additional Assigned Tasks:

vTreats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents rights.

vEstablishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

vFollows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.

vMaintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

vReports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

vReports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

vReports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

vParticipates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facilitys emergency plan.

vReports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.

vFollows established infection control policies and procedures.

vAs a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

vAttends or participates in continuing education related to wound management. Completes all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.

vObtains physician orders for care and treatment of wounds. Transcribes and initiates orders appropriately. Orders special treatment supplies and equipment, with supervisor approval.

vAdministers medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations, and complete the appropriate documentation.

vAssists with discharge planning through identification of discharge needs and providing resident/family education as needed.

vUses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.

vPerforms administrative duties as assigned.

vServes on, participates in, and attends committee meetings as required or appointed.

vAssists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/Physical Requirements:

vAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

vMust be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.

vAbility to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

vAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

vMust have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.

vMust be able to relay information concerning a residents condition.

vMust not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

vMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

vMeets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

vAbility to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

vAbility to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

vAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

vMay be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

vSubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

vMay be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.

vAbility to work independently, and to organize, plan, and manage time effectively to complete assignments.

vKnowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, and ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to meet resident needs.

vEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement.

vStrong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy.

vIntermediate computer skills, including ability to create documents in various programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe), and navigate electronic medical record systems.

vPositive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures.

vAbility to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time.