Wound Care Director

Job description

Nurse Care of Buckhead Wound Care Director

Nurse Care of Buckhead is currently seeking a qualified RN/LPN Wound Care Director. The Wound Care Service Director directs the program and staff of the wound care program under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. The Job description/responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Provide skin care to residents with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders

Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in residents

Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders

Performs an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, and inspection

Confers with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan while ensuring that wound care treatments/interventions are care planned

Provides treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol

Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning

Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the policies and goals of this facility

Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of the resident

Round weekly with wound care Physician

Participate in an on-call rotation every 5-6 weeks

Update and report weekly Wound report

Provide as needed education to staff on wound prevention

Wound Care Director Qualifications:

Current Georgia RN/LPN license. 2-year experience in LTC nursing preferred.

Experience in skin care preferred.

Wound Care certification preferred and/or to be obtained within the first 6 months of employment

Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

Who can apply

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