What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse position at The Woodland?
Wound care nurses specialize in assessing and treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions. They work closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury. Common types of complex patient wounds include ulcers, burns, pressure injuries, diabetic foot wounds and skin tears.
Typical duties of a wound care nurse include:
- Assessing and monitoring wounds
- Cleaning and bandaging wounds
- Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required
- Educating patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer (bed sore) care
- Writing orders to expedite wound healing and avoid skin breakdown
In addition to these duties, wound care nurses often serve as advocates, wellness educators, and cheerleaders for their patients, especially for those who frequently require relatively painful procedures or surgeries. This specialty requires a combination of patience, empathy and ambition in order to stay up-to-date on best practices and to help patients overcome physical and mental hurdles.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance & Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Accident coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage & Critical Illness coverage
- Educational Assistance for full-time or part-time employees pursuing educational opportunities that will increase the employee's qualifications and skills in the nursing field, such as an LPN or RN.
Education:
- Associate's
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Skilled Nursing Home LTC: 2 years (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Work Location: One location
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.
