Wound Care Nurse

Here is some of what you'll be responsible for:

• Follow all established skin management protocols
• Knowledgeable in current standard of practice for treatment of pressure ulcers, nonpressure ulcers, skin tears and other skin impairments
• Ability to stage and measure wounds and document per protocol. (not only pressure
  but documentation on skin conditions other than wounds)
• Assess all new/readmissions for potential skin/wound concerns, within 24 hours in
  conjunction with admitting nurse
• Act as a resource for staff and provide on-going staff education on skin/wound care
• Complete required QA reports
• Report any issues to the DRC
• Ensure all preventative measures are implemented according to the resident’s/client’s
  plan of care
• Provide information for MDS
• Participate in care conferences as requested
• Provide individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain
  or attain the highest level of independence and physical, mental, and psychosocial
  well-being
• Make weekly rounds with wound care physician
• Function as part of the IDT in coordinating care
• Receive, implement, and document new orders, regarding skin/wound care, from
  physician and update information in resident’s/client’s care plan
• Review resident’s/client’s care plan for appropriate goals, problem approaches and
  revisions based on the resident’s nursing needs and that the Care Plan is followed
• Delegate responsibilities for the direct care of specific residents regarding wound and
  skin care as needed

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the nursing team at the TCC with Wellspring:

• You won't be alone. You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of nurses, caregivers and administrative staff and connect through weekly meetings and trainings
• You'll receive clinical supervision and help as needed
• You'll create meaningful connections with each patient
• You'll be working in our newly remodeled building, completed in July 2022
• You'll be working Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• You starting pay will be $35/hr for LPN or $39/hr for RN, based on experience
• You'll be eligible to enroll in our benefits such as Retirement Plans, PTO, DailyPay, SupportLinc, etc..

This position reports to the Wellspring SAGINAW Transitional Care Community:

5939 Shattuck Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48603

Full Job Description available during the interview.