Requirements:

• 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.

Job Duties:

· 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 equipment.

· 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 of 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

Experience:

• Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)
• wound care certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person