Wound Care Nurse RN

West Branch Geriatric Village Inc; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Regency, A Villa Center is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team. As a Wound Care Nurse RN, you will specialize in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders and provide routine daily nursing care per assessments and care plans under management.

You will perform wound care treatment protocols, document nursing notes, support 24/7 nursing coverage, ensure infection prevention standards, and coordinate with physicians, families and facility staff while adhering

Qualifications

• Must be CPR trained with current BLS certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Licensed RN in the state where practice is required.
• 1 year of nursing experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence issues.
• Evaluate and implement wound care protocols to prevent infection.
• Complete medical forms, reports, and charting as needed.
• Contribute to infection prevention standards and practice.
• Assist with 24/7 nursing coverage and resident care planning.
• Communicate with families, physicians, and staff per policy.

Skills

CPR & BLS certified

English communication

Wound care expertise

Analytical problem solving

Infection control knowledge

Flexibility schedule

Overnight travel readiness

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

Current RN license in state

1 year of experience preferred

Job description

Regency, A Villa Center is seeking a Wound Care Nurse RN to join their team! As a Wound Care Nurse RN, you will have the distinctive role that specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, or continence disorders. You will also provide each resident with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with each resident’s assessments and care plan and as may be directed by management.

Wound Care Nurse RN Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with patients who have gastrointestinal stomas for feeding tubes or colostomy bags, skin ulcers, drains, surgical incisions, or pressure sores.
• Evaluates and provides treatment protocols to ward off skin irritation and infection for wounds that may not heal well, because of other medical problems, such as diabetes or poor circulation.
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Implements standards of nursing practice in infection prevention reviewing and revising as necessary to reflect changes in nursing practice and resident population.
• Assists with the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care.
• Charts nurses notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflects the care provided as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care
• Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA compliance.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Wound Care Nurse RN Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be CPR trained and possess a current BLS certification. Recognized organizations include the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Serves as the expert in Wound Care.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.

Wound Care Nurse RN Education and Experience:

• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Villa Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Access to Villa Perks, an Employee Discount Program!
• Up to $225/month incentive for food, gas, childcare, and medical bills.
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

SHARED CODE OF CONDUCT:

B.E.T.T.E.R. is Villa’s Service Excellence Code of Conduct. Becoming a member of the Villa Team includes upholding Villa’s B.E.T.T.E.R. standards every day. Be Welcoming to All, Establish a Relationship, Trust & respect, Teamwork, Engage & Communicate & Recognize.

Villa Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.