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Futurecare

RN Wound Care Nurse $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Futurecare, Hyattsville, Maryland, United States, 20780


OverviewAt 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!

Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a

“Top Workplace”

and recognized in US Newsweek’s publication as “ Best Nursing Home ”, 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, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K Plan.

NOW OFFERING: Training will be provided for qualified candidates and assistance in getting the Wound Care Certificate.

***SIGN ON BONUS $7,500 FULL-TIME HIRES***

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

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Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential pay range for this role and bonuses or other incentives

(if applicable), are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

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.