Wound Care Nurse (RN) - FT Days

Futurecare Associates, Inc.; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Excellent benefits package

Flex/Advance Pay

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Ladder

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Assistance

matching 401K Plan

Job summary

FutureCare is seeking a Wound Care Nurse on the front line of resident care, delivering high-quality wound care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes. You will oversee direct wound care activities, identify and treat skin disorders, and participate in weekly skin rounds.

Join a respected network that values teamwork and professional development. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a clear path for career growth

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Maryland
• Active wound care certification
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
• Manage and treat specific skin disorders
• Coordinates weekly skin rounds
• Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
• Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan
• Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
• Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
• Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel
• Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatment
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility
• Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident
• Participates in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
• Participate in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Skills

Wound care

Leadership

Communication

Education

Active Maryland RN license

Wound care certification

Job description

Overview

At FutureCare our Wound Care Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Wound Care Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare!

Overview

At FutureCare our Wound Care Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare. Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Wound Care Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents. Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare! Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a “ Top Workplace ” for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as “ Best Nursing Homes ”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• matching 401K Plan

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

NOW OFFERING:

• Competitive Starting Salary $43.00-$48.00/HR***

Responsibilities

• Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
• Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
• Manage and treat specific skin disorders
• Coordinates weekly skin rounds
• Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
• Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan
• Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
• Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
• Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel
• Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatment
• Assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility
• Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident
• Participates in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
• Participate in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
• Abide by the standards identified in FutureCare’s Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license issued in the state of Maryland
• At least 1 year of nursing experience required
• Must possess an active certification in wound care
• Experience with resident’s skin care working in a skilled nursing facility preferred
• Proven leadership skills to assure smooth unit/area operations and quality resident care
• Effective communication skills to facilitate positive interpersonal interaction
• Ability to interact with others in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.