Wound Care Nurse

Highland Care Center is seeking a Wound Care Nurse- RN position for assessment of wound, developing and implementing plan of care related to diagnosis, monitoring in collaboration with provider, dietary, nurse manager, etc., management of patient record, providing education to staff and residents related to wound care.

• Works collaboratively with the RN Managers and Unit Nurses in monitoring and treating residents wounds.
• Working directly with affiliated Wound Care Nurse Practitioner/Doctor and participates in weekly rounds and daily clinical meetings to keep all disciplines apprised of resident progress and necessary change and update of treatment plans.
• Develops and implements wound care services in accordance with the policies of the facility and the directives of the Interdisciplinary Team. Works with the Director of Staff Development and Director of Nursing in ensuring that the clinical team is up to date with current education in wounds and treatments.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks, including the investigation of new skin impairments.

• 1 year related experience in LTC and/or training specific to wound care required
• Demonstrated knowledge of wound related products and procedures
• RN License
• Current BLS required
• Certification in Wound Care preferred but not required