RN Wound Care Nurse / Charge Nurse

iHire; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team as a Wound Care Nurse, where you will play a vital role in providing specialized skin care to guests. This position emphasizes the treatment and therapy of various skin disorders, ensuring that each guest receives personalized care tailored to their physical and psychosocial needs. Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to develop effective treatment plans and protocols, while also providing education and support to residents with skin conditions. This role is perfect for dedicated nursing professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in wound care preferred.
• Registered Nurse with required state Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care and treatment for skin disorders.
• Consult with nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders.

Skills

Wound Care

Skin Disorder Treatment

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

CPR Certification

Job description

As the Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests, 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 guest, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

• Confers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility.
• Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assists in planning and developing the skin care treatments.
• Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician.
• Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care.

Education and/or Experience:

• At least two years experience working in wound care preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Registered Nurse with required state Licensure.
• CPR certified.