Wound Care Coordinator

FutureCare; Reisterstown (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

401K Plan

Job summary

FutureCare in Maryland is seeking a Wound Care Coordinator to lead skin care for residents with a focus on prevention and treatment of skin disorders. You will join the frontline health care team, helping plan, implement, and evaluate skin care for our residents.

Responsibilities include identifying and treating skin disorders, overseeing wound care activities, weekly skin rounds, documentation, coordination with the Care Planning Team, and contributing to training and quality-improvement

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certification and RN license in Maryland.
• Must have an active certification in wound care.
• At least one-year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Previous experience in skin care treatment a plus.
• Must possess a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and accurately complete required documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate positive communication skills to facilitate positive interpersonal interaction.
• Ability to remain calm and patient when dealing with residents.
• Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure.
• Empathy and compassion when interacting with residents.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders.
• Oversee all direct wound care activities to ensure practices are consistent.
• Coordinates weekly skin rounds.
• Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection.
• Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol.
• Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning.
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, regulatory guidelines and facility policies.
• Provide information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve health and psychosocial status.
• Precept new nurses and demonstrate procedures to new nursing staff.
• Participate in planning and conducting in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement program such as wound and nutrition committee.
• Complete and provide follow through on all incident reports as appropriate.
• Abides by FutureCare’s ethics and compliance plan.

Skills

RN license

Wound care cert

SNF experience

Documentation

Communication

Empathy

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Wound Care Coordinators provide skin care to our residents with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders. They are part of our frontline health care team, and they play a pivotal role in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of skin care for our residents. Our Skin Care Coordinators share in the commitment to meet the highest standards of quality and excellence and offer a hands‑on approach providing the best service.

Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “Top Workplace” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “Best Nursing Homes”, 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, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

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

***Competitive Starting Salary $43.00-$48.00/HR***

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 and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job‑related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders
• Oversee all direct wound care activities to ensure practices are consistent
• Coordinates weekly skin rounds
• Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
• Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of treatment forskin disorders within established wound care protocol
• Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
• 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
• Provide information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident
• Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing staff
• Participate as requested in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
• Participate in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
• Complete and provide follow through on all incident reports as appropriate
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Qualifications

• Must hold a current certification and RN license in Maryland
• Must have an active certification in wound care
• At least one-year experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Previous experience in skin care treatment a plus
• Must possess a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and accurately to complete required documentation
• Ability to demonstrate positive and effective communication skills to facilitate positive interpersonal interaction
• Ability to remain calm and patient when dealing with residents
• Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Ability to show empathy and compassion while interacting with residents to increase their comfort level

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.