Wound Care RN Coordinator — Skin Health Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Westwood Heights (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Life Care Center of Athens is seeking an RN Treatment Coordinator to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include an RN license, an associate or bachelor degree in nursing, CPR certification, and experience in wound care or geriatric nursing preferred; duties include assessing patients, coordinating treatment plans with physicians, and educating the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State with an active RN license.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.
• Prior wound care experience preferred.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions.
• Work with nursing team to educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Evaluate patients’ needs through ongoing assessment and revise treatment plan with physician and IDT.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN nursing

Wound care

Geriatric care

Education coordination

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Associate or Bachelor in Nursing

Job description

The Life Care Center of Athens is seeking an RN Treatment Coordinator to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction in accordance with all laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include an RN license, an associate or bachelor degree in nursing, CPR certification, and experience in wound care or geriatric nursing preferred; duties include assessing patients, coordinating treatment plans with physicians, and educating the nursing team.