Wound Care Nurse - Wanaque, United States - Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics

Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics

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Wanaque, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation & Pediatrics is a 200+ bed skilled nursing facility caring for both the geriatrics and pediatrics populations.

We are currently seeking a Wound Care Registered Nurse to join our team.

At the Phoenix Center, we maintain the highest standard of care and service for residents, families, and our valued employees.

We are teamwork oriented and offer a professional working environment. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community and to maximize patient outcomes. We treat residents, family members, and employees with respect, dignity, and compassion. We work to maintain the highest standards of care.

Benefits to working at the Phoenix Center:

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K retirement plan
Paid time off
Differential pay
Referral bonus
Service awards

Responsibilities as a Wound Nurse:

The primary purpose of this position is to be responsible for coordinating wound care assessments, prevention, and to provide recommendations to the medical staff

Other responsibilities include:

Develop nursing care plans for residents at risk or currently with skin integrity issues including treatments protocols
Monitor and assess any new skin observation alerts
Work in conjunction with the DON in supervising the wound care programs
Provide basic wound care training to all new nurses and therapy staff, provide ongoing inservices and training relating to all skin and wound care
Evaluate, plan, and implement effective plans of care with open communication with both residents and families
Make sound decisions in response to changes in condition and/or response to treatment
Educate staff on protocols that preserve integrity of the skin and promote wound healing

Requirements for a Wound Nurse: