Wound Care Nurse RN

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our four-star rated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility is located on a beautiful 20+ acre campus just north of mid-town Miami.

We serve approximately 1200 patients and residents each year, providing a full range of long-term care, treatment, support, and post-hospitalization services. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team.

Job Title:

Wound Care Nurse RN

Job Summary:

The wound care nurse is responsible for coordinating comprehensive wound assessments upon admission, newly formed ulcers and weekly for residents on bed-rest. Provides education to residents, family and staff regarding prevention of pressure ulcers, therapeutic support services, dressing selection and adjunctive therapy. Collaborates with clinical staff, physicians and other members of the treatment team to provide the resident with the highest quality and most appropriate care.

Acts as a resource for the treatment team and clinical staff.

Essential Job Functions

* Perform skin assessment on all newly admitted residents the admission assessment is completed within 24hr of admission.

* Wound assessments and evaluation and documentation of patient's clinical condition are updated weekly as established in department guidelines, policies and procedures and regulatory guidelines.

* Assists with preparation for rounds with wound care doctor on appropriate days to include review of charts, ensures wound care cart is stocked appropriately and that dressing changes are occurring per established schedule.

* Provide teaching and guidance to patients/residents, family and staff in wound care, customizes instruction based on the specific individual's level of understanding.

* Evaluates compliance with established standards and regulatory agencies and takes appropriate action.

* Participates in Quality Assurance Program and risk management activities, reviews reports and collaborates with administrative support services to provide a clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.

* Participates in department meetings, in-services and trainings as requested.

* Updates the DON of Wound Care Status and concerns weekly and as needed.

* Attend weekly Nutrition at Risk meeting with the Dietary Department.

Job Requirements

Education:

* Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing,

Experience:

* Two years experience in wound care preferred

* Long Term or acute care experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

* Current RN License in the Florida State Board of Nursing.

* BLS Certification required

* Certification in wound care a plus

Abilities Required

* Good clinical assessment skills

* Excellent interpersonal communications skills, and the ability to teach

* Knowledge of long term care

* Computer literacy required.

* Ability to think and act calmly and logically in unusual occurrences.

* Demonstrated ability to receive, transcribe and carry out physician's orders.

* Demonstrates a caring attitude towards others.

* Demonstrates knowledge in Wound Care assessment.

* Coordinates, follow-up plan of care using nursing process

* Comfortable in doing Wound Care Treatment and dressing as ordered by the physician.

Functional Demands

Environment Work

Conditions:

* Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

* Occasional exposure to aggressive patients

* Ability to stand or walk for 90% of the shift.

* Ability to bend and stoop frequently.

* Ability to do frequent lifting and turning of patients/residents, singularly and with other staff members and equipment.

Infectious Material Exposure:

* Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

* Ensures that resident's/patient's rights are adhered to

* Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

* Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare

SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

* Demonstrates excellent communication skills

* Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information

* Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

* Able to…