What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Coordinator position at Saba Health Care?
Job Title: Wound Care Coordinator
Summary:
The Wound Care Coordinator is responsible for providing specialized skin and wound care to residents under the direction of the attending physician, Director of Nursing (DON), and/or Medical Director. This role emphasizes the treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of skin disorders, while ensuring high-quality care and promoting resident well-being.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and licensed nursing staff regarding residents’ skin and wound care needs.
Examine residents, review medical records, and recognize when physician evaluation or intervention is required.
Perform wound assessments and diagnostic evaluations using observation, inspection, and palpation.
Initiate and respond to consultation or referral requests from physicians, residents, and nursing staff.
Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, including but not limited to:
Skin abrasions and lesions
Pressure ulcers (decubitus)
Bacterial, viral, and parasitic skin infections
Foot problems (corns, callouses, etc.)
Scaling, papular diseases, and benign tumors
Provide preventative care and education to residents (e.g., skin health, nutrition, infection prevention).
Assist with rehabilitation activities such as range of motion, ambulation, and emotional support.
Monitor results of physical therapy related to skin and wound care.
Maintain and implement wound care policies and procedures; educate staff, residents, and families as needed.
Prepare written and verbal reports regarding resident status and treatment outcomes to physicians and DON.
Ensure accurate documentation of wound assessments, treatment plans, and progress.
Participate in staff in-service education on wound prevention and treatment protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Current LPN or RN license (unencumbered, state-issued).
Wound Care Certification (WCC or equivalent) preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Current CPR certification required.
Physical Demands:
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English effectively.
Ability to cope with the emotional and mental demands of wound care nursing.
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 lbs. to a height of 5 feet and carry up to 50 feet.