General Medical Registered Nurse RN - Baltimore, MD, United States - FutureCare

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At FutureCare our Wound Care Nurses are our frontline heroes and are the heart of healthcare.

Through their unwavering commitment and hands on approach to deliver the highest standards of quality, our talented compassionate Wound Care Nurses wear a badge of courage as they provide support and care for our residents.

Making a difference, providing hope, and better health for tomorrow is what makes us FutureCare

Voted 12 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as a "Top Workplace" and recognized in US Newsweek's publication as "Best Nursing Home", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care.

We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care.

We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K Plan.

Training will be provided for qualified candidates and assistance in getting the Wound Care Certificate.

SIGN ON BONUS $7,500 FULL-TIME HIRES
***Oversee all direct wound care activities to assure practices are consistent
Identify, plan, implement, and evaluate skin care in residents
Perform assessment evaluations using techniques including observation, and inspection
Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan
Provide treatment for skin disorders within established wound care protocol
Monitor the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning
Precept new nurses and demonstrate individual procedures to new nursing personnel
Order and tracks the usage of supplies/equipment in prevention and treatment
Assist 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
Participates in Performance Improvement program as assigned such as wound and nutrition committee
Participate in the planning and conducting of in-service training classes concerning dermatologic nursing skills and procedures used within the facility
At least 1 year of nursing experience required
Must possess an active certification in wound care
Experience with resident's skin care working in a skilled nursing facility preferred
Proven leadership skills to assure smooth unit/area operations and quality resident care