Wound Nurse RN

Avalon Health Care Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital Indemnity

Legal Benefits

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Health Care Group is seeking a Wound Nurse RN to coordinate wound care and oversee the skin management program at Avalon Care Center Federal Way, WA. The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement care strategies for residents requiring wound care.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license in Washington, recent geriatrics experience, and strong communication skills to document care plans and educate residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain an active RN license in the practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, with geriatrics focus.
• Infection prevention knowledge and practices.
• Continue education credits pursued regularly.
• Proven ability to communicate with staff, residents and families.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Positive interactions with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on individualized care plans with residents and care team.
• Set realistic long- and short-term resident goals.
• Initiate nursing interventions with evaluation timeframes.
• Update plans with input from residents and team.
• Provide teaching aligned with the care plan.
• Deliver optimum resident care and comfort with current nursing practices.
• Transcribe orders accurately and consult for clarification when needed.
• Notify physicians of non-adherence and document events.
• Perform only tasks within RN scope and follow policies.
• Ensure accurate medical records documentation and reporting.

Skills

RN license

Geriatrics

Infection control

Communication

Continuing education

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Job description

Avalon Care Center Federal Way, WA is now hiring a Wound Nurse RN to join our outstanding team!
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Wound Nurse RN to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the center's wound care and oversee the general application of the skin management program and treatment care.
Wage $50.00 - $56.99 per hour
Schedule Full Time -Mon - Friday 8 hours Day
Full-time Are Eligible For

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k
**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Provide input for individualized plan of care in collaboration with the resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team by documenting problems, statements, goals, and approaches.
• Define realistic and obtainable long and short-term goals for the residents.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions with time frames for outcome evaluations and document appropriately in medical record.
• Revise plan of care with input from resident/responsible party and interdisciplinary care team.
• Implement teaching with resident/responsible party consistent with interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices.
• Transcribe physician and/or other health care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately.
• Ask for clarification of questionable orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care professionals.
• Notify physician and/or other health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately.
• Perform only those activities which are within the scope of RN nursing practice.
• Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgment.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms.
• Promptly respond to call lights and other resident needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control principles and practices.
• Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents, and family members.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.