Wound Care Coordinator — RN with Certification Training

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

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