Wound Care & Skin Integrity Coordinator

Rivaya of Des Plaines; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) Program

PTO & Holidays

Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance

Daily Pay

APPRECIATE YOU PERKS

Job summary

Rivaya of Des Plaines seeks a dynamic Wound Care Coordinator to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for residents at an Extended Care affiliated facility in Des Plaines, IL. The role requires an active nursing license and CPR certification, plus RN or LPN experience.

You will perform nursing assessments, conduct wound care rounds, implement preventive strategies, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulations and facility

Qualifications

• Active nursing license (state as required)
• Current CPR certification to be maintained
• Minimum two years RN/LPN experience
• Ability to lift and move patients/items up to 75 lbs
• Strong verbal and written English communication
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position
• Strong attention to detail for wound care management

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound and skin care
• Conduct regular wound care rounds with timely documentation of resident skin conditions
• Assess resident skin integrity and document relevant medical history
• Implement preventative wound care strategies in care plans
• Prioritize and execute nursing interventions for wound management
• Communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams regarding treatment needs
• Initiate nutritional interventions to support wound healing
• Perform direct resident care in accordance with facility policies
• Ensure residents with incontinence receive appropriate pericare and preventative treatments
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment adhering to infection control protocols

Skills

Active nursing license

CPR certification

RN/LPN experience

English communication

Attention to detail

Stress management

Lifts up to 75 lbs

Job description

Rivaya of Des Plaines seeks a dynamic Wound Care Coordinator to oversee wound care management and skin integrity programs for residents at an Extended Care affiliated facility in Des Plaines, IL. The role requires an active nursing license and CPR certification, plus RN or LPN experience.

You will perform nursing assessments, conduct wound care rounds, implement preventive strategies, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with regulations and facility