Wound Care Nurse Part Time

Topaz Fiscal Services; Salyersville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services seeks an experienced nurse to lead the skin care program in a resident facility. You will assess skin conditions weekly, document findings, and coordinate with physicians and staff to develop and update care plans.

The role requires an RN license (LVN/LPN by exception) with at least 3 years of related experience, strong organization, and the ability to educate residents, families, and staff on wound prevention and healing per F314.

Qualifications

• RN license preferred; LVN/LPN by exception.
• Minimum 3 years related experience.
• Must be in good standing and licensed by the State.
• Relate positively to residents and families; cooperate with staff.
• Must be organized and efficient to manage the skin program.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents weekly to evaluate skin condition and document.
• Measure skin areas weekly and document.
• Initiate and update skin care plans.
• Report and transcribe physician orders for skin issues.
• Perform skin treatments per physician orders and standards.
• Coordinate with physician, residents, and staff; report status.
• Chair Skin Management meeting weekly and guide interventions.
• Monitor equipment use and maintain records; evaluate new devices.
• Follow facility skin protocol and F314 guidelines.
• Provide weekly skin logs and education to residents, families, staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

RN license

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Resident care

Education

RN license (required)

LVN/LPN by exception

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Ensure all residents are assessed weekly to evaluate the condition of their skin; identify risks and develop appropriate interventions and required documentation.
• Measure all skin areas weekly and document.
• Initiate and update all care plan information regarding skin.
• Follow up with physician to report any resident skin problems that arise and transcribe and follow up with any new orders.
• Perform skin and related treatments on all residents as assigned, according to Physician's orders and in accordance with professional standards.
• Communicate with the physician, residents, family members, charge nurse, other interdisciplinary team members, and facility management regarding resident status as appropriate.
• Chair the Skin Management meeting on a weekly basis and provide needed information to the inter-disciplinary team to develop appropriate interventions to prevent avoidable skin breakdown.
• Monitor and adjust equipment use per facility protocol and resident need. Keep an ongoing record of all facility equipment and use. Be available for review of new and upcoming devices that can promote healing and reduce risk of infection.
• Follow skin protocol of facility and F314.
• Be able to provide weekly skin log, utilize computer programs available, and take responsibility for the prevention, healing, and educating of residents, families, and staff in areas of need according to F314 and facility protocol.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

RN license preferred. (LVN/LPN by exception only) plus a minimum of 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be in good standing and currently licensed by the State. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates. Must be organized and efficient in order to maximize tasks and educate staff where appropriate. Must be able to perform all duties required to direct and manage the skin program for the facility.