RNWoundCareNurse-FT-Day

Join us at Four County Health & Rehab – a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities # ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Monitor any skin problems that the patients may have and treat as ordered by physician. * Administer and record all treatment medications. * Chart information regarding patient’s progress, ailments, medication, symptoms and observations. * May be required to provide all information regarding patient to the supervising RN as to their progress and care. * Provide to the Director of Nursing appropriate reports/documentation to support departmental updates, corrective actions, and others as necessary. * Assist in identifying, managing and treating acute and chronic wounds and skin lesions i.e., pressure ulcers, skin tears, skin infections, etc. * Maintain effective lines of communication with attending physicians. * Admit, discharge and transfer patients as requested. * Send patients to the hospital as necessary. * Make compliance rounds and report any pertinent issues. * Assist the Director of Nursing in follow-up on consultant recommendations (i.e. pharmacy, dietary, etc.) * Complete documentation procedures on patients (appropriate use of forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation etc.) * Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication. * Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System. * Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System. # # SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills required. * Effective and profes