Wound Care Nurse

The Laurels of Bedford; Climax (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Michigan is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care to guests, focusing on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will work with licensed staff to adapt treatment plans to meet medical and psychosocial needs, according to facility policies and state requirements.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the Director of Nursing, managing skin disorders and ulcers, and delivering treatments under physician supervision with established protocols.

Qualifications

• Wound care and dermatologic care experience preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with the IDT and nursing leadership.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Director of Nursing and licensed staff on dermatologic disorders.
• Identify, manage and treat skin disorders, ulcers and related lesions as directed.
• Provide treatment under physician supervision within established protocols.
• Ensure residents with decubitus/vascular ulcers receive appropriate care and preventive measures.

Skills

Wound care

Skin assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

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 assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party.
• 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
• CPR certified

About Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!