Fredericksburg Health and Rehab
Wound Nurse (LPN or RN)
Fredericksburg Health and Rehab, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States, 22407
RN Preferred
Wound Nurse
Fredericksburg Health and Rehab
3900 Plank Road
#IND1
Position Summary:
Coordinates and provides accurate, consistent treatment procedures as ordered by the residents attending physician and to monitor current practices and procedures within the facility. These duties should be in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator and or the Director of Nursing to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care and safety can be maintained at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Documents the resident's condition and nursing needsAccurately and promptly implements physicians' ordersWeekly Skin Audits on all residentsWeekly documentation on wound care log and nurses notes, to include measurements, treatments and response to treatmentAssigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualificationsPerforms treatments for assigned resident's and documents that treatment as required by Regency, state and federal regulationsParticipates in orientation and in-service training for personnelAssist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice ActAssure that adequate supplies are available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluidsMonitor Nursing service to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and suppliesEnsure that all nursing work areas (i.e. nurse's station, med rooms etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary mannerEnsure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean and safe mannerParticipate in the review and revision of care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterlyAssist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the nursing department as pertaining to Wound Care ManagementContact families of residents with skin treatments on a weekly basis with an updateEnsure Medical Director and Director of Nursing are made aware of wounds that are not responding to treatment weeklyConsult with RD, Dietary Manager and PT on complicated wound healingOversee the facility Infection Control Program, to insure each infection is monitored and follow-up labs as orderedPrepare the monthly infection control report with tracking and trendsInfection control report done on all infectionEnsures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe mannerReports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residentsCoordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departmentsAssists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residentsPerforms other tasks as assignedPromotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff moraleAnswer resident call lights and ensure that all residents are checked frequentlyAny suspected abuse must be reported to the Director of Nursing/Administrator immediately
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing or RN School of NursingValid RN licenseValid CPR certificationWound care certification preferredOne year experience in nursing preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in motivating and directing the workforceAbility to work cooperatively as a member of a teamAbility to communicate effectively with the residents and their family members, and at all levels of the facilityAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergency situationsKnowledge of training techniques for clinical staffAbility to maintain confidentiality
Customer Service Requirements:
Solicits resident/family feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the communityWork efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectationsBe responsible by taking ownership of Quality Care that shows dedication to serving our resident's lives through empathy and compassionDemonstrate commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearanceEnriches the facility culture by having funRecognizes the benefit of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job doneEffectively addresses resident/family members concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all
Wound Nurse
Fredericksburg Health and Rehab
3900 Plank Road
#IND1
Position Summary:
Coordinates and provides accurate, consistent treatment procedures as ordered by the residents attending physician and to monitor current practices and procedures within the facility. These duties should be in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator and or the Director of Nursing to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care and safety can be maintained at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Documents the resident's condition and nursing needsAccurately and promptly implements physicians' ordersWeekly Skin Audits on all residentsWeekly documentation on wound care log and nurses notes, to include measurements, treatments and response to treatmentAssigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident's needs and the person's capabilities and qualificationsPerforms treatments for assigned resident's and documents that treatment as required by Regency, state and federal regulationsParticipates in orientation and in-service training for personnelAssist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice ActAssure that adequate supplies are available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluidsMonitor Nursing service to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and suppliesEnsure that all nursing work areas (i.e. nurse's station, med rooms etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary mannerEnsure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean and safe mannerParticipate in the review and revision of care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterlyAssist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the nursing department as pertaining to Wound Care ManagementContact families of residents with skin treatments on a weekly basis with an updateEnsure Medical Director and Director of Nursing are made aware of wounds that are not responding to treatment weeklyConsult with RD, Dietary Manager and PT on complicated wound healingOversee the facility Infection Control Program, to insure each infection is monitored and follow-up labs as orderedPrepare the monthly infection control report with tracking and trendsInfection control report done on all infectionEnsures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe mannerReports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residentsCoordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departmentsAssists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residentsPerforms other tasks as assignedPromotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff moraleAnswer resident call lights and ensure that all residents are checked frequentlyAny suspected abuse must be reported to the Director of Nursing/Administrator immediately
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirements and Experience:
Graduate of accredited LPN/LVN School of Nursing or RN School of NursingValid RN licenseValid CPR certificationWound care certification preferredOne year experience in nursing preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Skilled in motivating and directing the workforceAbility to work cooperatively as a member of a teamAbility to communicate effectively with the residents and their family members, and at all levels of the facilityAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergency situationsKnowledge of training techniques for clinical staffAbility to maintain confidentiality
Customer Service Requirements:
Solicits resident/family feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the communityWork efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectationsBe responsible by taking ownership of Quality Care that shows dedication to serving our resident's lives through empathy and compassionDemonstrate commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearanceEnriches the facility culture by having funRecognizes the benefit of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job doneEffectively addresses resident/family members concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all