Wound Care Coordinator: Lead Healing & Skin Integrity

Lemont-Nursing-and-Rehab; Hastings (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program

PTO and Holidays

Voluntary Life and Disability

Job summary

Lemont-Nursing-and-Rehab in Hastings, IL is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Coordinator to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for residents. The role focuses on high-quality wound care, preventative measures, and compliance with federal and state regulations and facility policies.

You will lead regular wound care rounds, document resident skin conditions, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and implement nutrition-related interventions to support

Qualifications

• Active Nursing License (RN or LPN) required by state.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum two years of experience as an RN or LPN.
• Ability to lift and move patients and items up to 75 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound and skin care.
• Conduct regular wound care rounds with timely documentation and monitoring of resident skin conditions.
• Assess resident skin integrity and document related medical history.
• Implement preventative wound care strategies in resident care plans.
• Prioritize and execute nursing interventions for wound management.
• Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams regarding wound treatment needs.
• Initiate nutritional interventions to support wound healing.
• Perform direct resident care in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure appropriate pericare and preventative treatments for residents with incontinence.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment applying infection control protocols.

Skills

RN/LPN license

CPR certification

English fluency

2+ years RN/LPN experience

Lifting 75 lbs

Job description

Lemont-Nursing-and-Rehab in Hastings, IL is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Coordinator to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for residents. The role focuses on high-quality wound care, preventative measures, and compliance with federal and state regulations and facility policies.

You will lead regular wound care rounds, document resident skin conditions, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and implement nutrition-related interventions to support