SKIN CARE COORDINATOR

Position Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, 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 psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, state and federal regulations, and the policies and mission of this facility. As Skin Care Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As Skin Care Coordinator, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

SUPPORT OF MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

By accepting employment with Garvey Manor and Our Lady of the Alleghenies Residence, each employee must agree to foster an atmosphere which reflects the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, incorporating the Philosophy Values into daily care and/or services as well as into interactions and associations with residents, co-workers, volunteers and guests.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Facility has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. 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. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Facility reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the facility may deem appropriate.

• Treat all residents fairly and with kindness. Provide care and services in a manner which is respectful of residents’ rights and dignity and which allows residents the right to choose, including the right to refuse care/treatment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident and facility information and comply with applicable laws related to confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Provide a safe, secure, and home-like environment. Exercise care and concern for the property of the facility and residents’ belongings.

Administrative functions

- Confer with the Director of Nursing and other licensed staff regarding dermatologic disorders of residents.

- Consult with the Care Planning Team on assessment evaluations and assist in planning skin care treatments.

- Initiate and respond to requests for consultation or referral.

- Examine residents and their charts, recognizing when to refer to a physician.

- Complete medical forms, reports, charting, and evaluations.

- Implement and maintain skin care policies and procedures.

- Communicate care status and recommendations to physicians, families, and the Director of Nursing.

COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS

- Serve on the interdisciplinary Care Plan Team.

- Participate in care plan development, wound care reviews, and related committees.

- Provide written/oral status reports and evaluate recommendations from committees.

PERSONAL FUNCTIONS

- Collaborate with all staff to achieve department objectives and positive relations.

- Meet with medical and nursing staff for dermatological care planning.

- Report occupational exposures and follow facility safety policies.

MEDICAL CARE FUNCTIONS

- Assess, diagnose, and treat skin disorders and lesions (ulcers, infections, abrasions, etc.).

- Conduct dermatologic examinations quarterly and upon significant changes.

- Provide preventive and restorative skin care services.

- Monitor wound care, repositioning programs, nutrition, and incontinence care.

- Document assessments, progress notes, and wound measurements.

- Obtain physician orders for treatments and evaluate wound progress.

- Conduct performance improvement audits and report findings to PI committee.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

- Participate in and provide in-service education on wound/skin care.

- Educate residents and families on skin care and prevention.

- Attend continuing education and mandatory in-services to maintain licensure and current best practices.

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT

- Maintain adequate supplies of skin care products.

- Use and monitor personal protective equipment (PPE).

- Ensure compliance with infection control, OSHA, and facility safety protocols.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

-Accountability:  Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.

-Education and Learning:  Able to participate in learning activities to obtain required skills.

-Mission-Oriented: Able to provide care/services in a manner supportive of the Mission and Philosophy of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.

-Organized and Resourceful: Adaptable to change, creative/innovative, detail-oriented, conscientious of resident/facility property, self-directed, efficient, able to work under pressure.

-Team Player: Considerate, empathetic, hospitable, able to work with and collaborate with others, patient, respectful of individual rights and diversity, service-oriented while following facility procedures.

-Technical Aptitude:  Able to think, reason and comprehend technical information/equipment and analyze problems.

-Work Ethic: Able to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.    Honest, loyal, mission-oriented, reliable, responsible, and aware of safety requirements.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:  RN Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience: Previous wound/skin care experience in long-term care preferred.

Certificates & Licenses: Current nursing license in the state; Wound Care Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally:   Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

Frequently:      Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs/day)

Constantly:      Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical/Sensory Requirements (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 comprehend the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in NURSING and other areas as required, as well as throughout the facility.
• Moves frequently during work hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, volunteers, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
• Communicates with departmental personnel and other personnel as required.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.