Description:Duties:Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients and per policies and proceduresDevelops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residentsParticipate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinenceRevise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectivenessAssesses and reassesses painUtilize appropriate pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain managementServes as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinenceCommunicates appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and PhysiciansProvides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and Incontinence for the nursing staff as necessaryCommunicate appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and physiciansConsults other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the resident's needsEnsure that documentation meets current standards and practicesAttend training and continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies and stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound careRequirements:Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in AZCertification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessmentSelective Preferences:Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environmentRequired Skills:Active RN license in AZWound Care Nurse ExperiencePreferred Skills2 Step TB TestNotes:Schedule: The team is flexible on the schedule.Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.8hrs Monday- Friday- No weekends.OnsiteVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Description:Duties:Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients and per policies and proceduresDevelops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residentsParticipate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinenceRevise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectivenessAssesses and reassesses painUtilize appropriate pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain managementServes as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinenceCommunicates appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and PhysiciansProvides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and Incontinence for the nursing staff as necessaryCommunicate appropriately and clearly to nursing staff and physiciansConsults other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the resident's needsEnsure that documentation meets current standards and practicesAttend training and continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies and stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound careRequirements:Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in AZCertification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)Current CPR card that was obtained by physical assessmentSelective Preferences:Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environmentRequired Skills:Active RN license in AZWound Care Nurse Experience
Preferred Skills2 Step TB TestNotes:Schedule: The team is flexible on the schedule.Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm.8hrs Monday- Friday- No weekends.Onsite
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