About this opportunity
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon lists this Wound Care Coordinator (RN) opportunity in brandon, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full-time RN Preferred. Must have at least 1-3 yrs of Skilled Nursing Experience. Routine On Call a must and Floor Nurse as needed.
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Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon
Make an impact. Build connections. Love where you work.
At Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon , you'll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We're passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment-not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Hawthorne Brandon-bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!
We are conveniently located at 851 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- family plan options available
Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance
401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options Available- Get paid when YOU want
Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most
Please see the link below to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, implemented under House Bill )
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Wound Care Nurse position is to support the nursing department and facility wide directives through specialized focus on Wound Care Specialist (WCS) This job description is not an all- inclusive list of essential functions for the job described, but rather a general description of some of the responsibilities necessary to carry out the duties of this position
Major Duties and Critical Tasks: Facilitates the operation of the facility Infection Prevention/Control Program and supports continuous quality improvement
Supports the facility and medical staff, departments and teams including guidance, training, technical support, celebrating successes and continued learning related to infection prevention
Chairs the infection Prevention/Control Committee and as a member of other committees as assigned
Compiles and submits data related to Infection Prevention
Supports facility Quality Improvement activities with data support, analysis, and internal consulting
Monitors and maintains current knowledge of key facility accrediting and regulatory agencies indicators/standards
Develops policies and procedures that support infection prevention and control
Consults with CNO and LTC DON and non-clinical managers to ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed
Identifies, investigates, and reports health care associated infections among patients and personnel through ongoing surveillance
Maintains logs with infection surveillance data
Maintains current knowledge of CDC guidelines and recommendations for infection prevention/control and definitions of health care associated infections
Calculates infection rates using the CDC's recommended denominator data, prepares, and presents reports to Infection Control Committee
Responsible for providing Infection Prevention orientation and other in-service programs related to infection prevention and control for the facility
Collaborates with HR and provides direction regarding employee health issues such as exposures, vaccines, or vaccine preventable diseases, communicable diseases and other infection. prevention/control related issues involving facility employees
Makes recommendations regarding real or potential problems/improvement opportunities, including desirable approaches for resolution
Collaborates and reports to appropriate agencies/regulatory organizations
Follows the standards set by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Wound Care Specialist
The Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients throughout the facility. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Acts as the resource person for physicians and clinical staff for wound management. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in quality improvement plan for the facility.
Essential Responsibilities Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment, and management for all patients and per policy
Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal systems
Utilizes current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wound. Follows the standards of the Organization of Wound Care Nurses (OWCN)
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds
Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown
Knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services with nursing scope of practice
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning to include patient, family, and employees as appropriate
Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on the patient and clinical condition
Acts as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other facility staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence
Documentation meets current standards and practices
Integrates research findings to clinical practice
Participates in professional societies. Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care.34
Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and manufacturers of clinical products
Knowledgeable of clinical products currently available on the market
Operates all equipment correctly and safely
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
WOUND CARE NURSE QUALIFICATIONS: Current Registered Nurse (RN) License by the State
Wound Care Certification Desired
Skilled Nursing Experience Preferred
Must have good assessment skills, self motivated with good customer service skills. Able to work well with wound care consultant and organization is important
Worksite address
brandon, FL, 33508, US
Who can apply
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