Wound Care Nurse

1 week ago


Schiller Park, Illinois, United States Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Full time
Job Title: Treatment Nurse

Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is seeking a skilled Treatment Nurse to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Treatment Nurse will be responsible for delivering direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of fistulae, stomas, soft tissue injuries, and other wound types. The successful candidate will supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments.

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of fistulae, stomas, soft tissue injuries, and other wound types.
  • Supervise nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments.
  • Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies.
  • Directly supervise the nurses, CNAs, and other members of the IDT to ensure wound care treatments and protocols are followed accordingly.
  • Assess and document wound status and skin care.
  • Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician.
  • Review treatment orders for completeness of information and accuracy of transcription of the physician's order.
  • Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy.
  • Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy.
  • Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention.
  • Assist as necessary with the physician/consultant during wound care rounds.
  • Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician.
  • Obtain/assist in wound specimen collection as ordered by the physician.
  • Update the family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes on wound assessment.
  • Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer and be able to evaluate the delivery of care.
  • Attend and actively participate in customer care plan conference.
  • Consult with other nurses, management, and other related health professionals to assist in assessing, planning, and delivering and evaluating patient care.
  • Plan, conduct, and participate in In-service Education Programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses.
  • Make written and oral reports including recommendations concerning the wound care program.
  • Ensure that the wound assessment reflects that the care plan is being followed.
  • Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance program for the Wound Care Program.
  • Coordinate facility wound audits with the nursing staff.
  • Make daily rounds to assure that nursing personnel are performing required duties related to the wound care program, and to assure that wound care protocols and procedures are being followed.
  • Communicate with the IDT, wound progress of patients; make entries on the 24-hour report as necessary.
  • Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customers.
  • Complete required forms upon the customer's admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
  • Attend staff meetings as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the state of Illinois, a current CPR certificate, and knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures. The successful candidate will also demonstrate interest and/or knowledge in the care of the aged, be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner, and possess the ability to make independent decisions when such circumstances warrant.

Alden Lincoln Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

The shift would be Sun, Mon, Thur, Fri or Sun, Tue, Thur, Fri.


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