RN Wound Care Nurse

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks an RN Wound Care Nurse to provide crucial support and care for residents, managing wound care and skin disorders. The role emphasizes leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to high-quality care, with training provided for qualifying candidates. A competitive salary and sign-on bonus are included.

Benefits

Nurse Retention Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Matching 401K Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of nursing experience.
• Experience with resident’s skin care in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate care effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct wound care activities to ensure consistency.
• Coordinate weekly skin rounds and ensure effective treatment for skin disorders.
• Participate in Performance Improvement programs as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Interpersonal interaction

Education

Active RN license in the state of Maryland

Active certification in wound care

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Overview

At FutureCare our Wound Care Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Wound Care Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare!

Overview

At FutureCare our Wound Care Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Wound Care Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare!

Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “ Best Nursing Home ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), matching 401K Plan.

NOW OFFERING: Training will be provided for qualified candidates and assistance in getting the Wound Care Certificate.

• SIGN ON BONUS $7,500 FULL-TIME HIRES***
• Competitive Starting Salary $44.00-$49.00/HR***
  
  

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
• Manage and treat specific skin disorders
• Coordinates weekly skin rounds
• Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
• Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan
• Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
• Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
• Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel
• Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatment
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility
• Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident
• Participates in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
• Participate in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan
  
  

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license issued in the state of Maryland
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required
• Must possess an active certification in wound care
• Experience with resident’s skin care working in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Proven leadership skills to assure smooth unit/area operations and quality resident care
• Effective communication skills to facilitate positive interpersonal interaction
• Ability to interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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