Wound Care Nurse - Onsite

Job description

Description:


Duties:
Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients and per policies and procedures
Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residents
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence
Revise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness
Assesses and reassesses pain
Utilize appropriate pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain management
Serves as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and Physicians
Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and Incontinence for the nursing staff as necessary
Communicate appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and physicians
Consults other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the resident's needs
Ensure that documentation meets current standards and practices
Attend training and continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies and stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care

Requirements:
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in AZ
Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessment

Selective Preferences:
Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment


Required Skills:

Active RN license in AZ

Wound Care Nurse Experience



Preferred Skills:

2 Step TB Test


Notes:
Onsite
Schedule:
The team is flexible on the schedule.
Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.
8hrs Monday- Friday- No weekends.



VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.



Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: Sign up or sign in for contact information, Email: Sign up or sign in for contact information


VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008