What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Coordinator position at Jade Financial?
Title: Treatment Nurse
Primary Purpose of this position:
Provide skin care treatments to residents under the medical direction of residents' attending physician and per the facility's skin care program.
Qualifications & Requirements:
--> Current and unrestricted active RN/LPN Illinois State License
--> Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
--> Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
--> Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as law regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Coordination of all pressure ulcers and wound care needs.
2. Follow all treatment orders.
3. Prepare weekly skin care reports.
4. Assure all skin care sheets are completed weekly per facility protocol. Evaluate, coordinate and direct appropriate skin care from all levels of nursing services.
5. Monitor and ensure that CNAs are providing preventative skin care protocols. Provide training, inservicing, and disciplinary actions are warranted and deemed appropriate.
6. All other duties assigned.
We offer a competitive hourly rate, a comprehensive benefit package, and pro-rated benefits based on number of hours worked.
Please forward resume for immediate consideration