Wound Care Nurse

Notting Hill of West Bloomfield; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Notting Hill of West Bloomfield is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide primary skin care to guests, focusing on treatment and therapy for skin disorders. You will adapt treatment plans to meet residents' physical and psychosocial needs in line with medical best practices and facility policies.

You will join an experienced team that values communication and teamwork. Responsibilities include collaboration with nursing leadership, assessment and planning with the IDT, and supervised treatment of

Qualifications

• Two years of wound care experience preferred.
• RN or LPN licensure in the state.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Confers with the Director of Nursing and licensed staff regarding guests' dermatologic conditions.
• Identifies, manages, and treats skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and related lesions as directed by nursing leadership.
• Consults with the IDT on assessments to plan and develop skin care regimes.
• Under physician supervision, provides treatments for skin disorders as ordered.
• Ensures residents with decubitus ulcers and other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and preventive care.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Education

RN or LPN licensure

Tools

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.

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Health insurance
• AFLAC
• Tuition Reimbursement

You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• At least two years experience working in wound care preferred.
• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with required state Licensure.
• 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!