Director of Wound Care - 1st Shift

This position is Monday thru Friday with on call every 4th weekend and 4th holiday!

Enjoy a work/life balance with excellent benefits and wages!

Ready for a career change! Come see why North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice in Health Care!

Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion – these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day. Our dedicated team of professionals strive to deliver quality care to our residents and their families. We are one of the leading employers and providers of post-acute care in the Midwest and we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment and having opportunities to grow in your career, North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

Summary of position

Under the supervision of the DON, provides skin care treatments to residents under the medical direction of the resident’s attending physician and follows the center’s skin care program. Promotes good skin care, the healing of existing skin conditions and the prevention of skin breakdown/injury. Supervises day-to-day CNA compliance with toileting, positioning, incontinence care, assistive/positioning devices and general hygiene care. Ensures that CNAs are completing bathing sheets accurately and reporting skin conditions timely.

Ensures CNAs provide proper nutritional care to promote healing and good skin care. Provides other skin-related licensed nursing care to residents consistent with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Monitor and direct the provision of non-licensed ancillary department services (i.e. dietary, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, etc.) in the absence of department supervisors. Completes accurate and timely clinical record documentation consistent with center policies and procedures and State/Federal guidelines.

Adheres to JACAHO Standards where applicable.

• Current and unrestricted active RN State license
• Must have and maintain current CPR certification
• Minimum one year of prior Wound Care experience
• Long term care center experience essential
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft products

• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Post-acute care or health care experience preferred

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff
• 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff
• Paid Time Off

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.