What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Coordinator-RN position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
Evaluates, measures, and stages all pressure/vascular ulcers and wounds upon or
within 24 hours of development, admission/readmission or the next schedule work
day
Coordinates and conducts wound rounds. Completes documentation in the medical
record and provides a summary report to the Director of Nursing.
Communicates the status of wounds when treatment measures require re-evaluation
due to non-healing, deterioration and/or improvement.
Performs wound treatments/surgical dressings as needed evaluate current status or as
necessary to provide continuity with resident wound management.
Makes resident rounds, observes and monitors care rendered by nursing assistants
and Licensed Staff; provide staff with orientation training and on-going guidance and
support related to wound and skin breakdown prevention and management and
infection prevention and control measures.
Provides ongoing and periodic individual and group staff education regarding the
prevention of skin breakdown, wound treatment measures and infection control, in
concert with the Nursing Management and Staff Development.
Review MDS documentation, care plans and nursing documenting for accuracy as
assigned.
Works as part of health care team to evaluate resident needs, plan and modify care in
conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, participates in the implementation of
interventions and assists other licensed nurses and nursing assistants in an effort to
provide optimal and quality care and services.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN or LPN/LVN in
this state.
Must have a wound care certifiation
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Salary : $40 - $45