Wound Care Nurse

About the role

Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to join their team. This is a career opportunity where you can make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the facility's infection prevention and control program (IPCP) and wound prevention program.
• Identify, report, investigate, and control infections, skin breakdown, and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and others providing services under a contractual arrangement based on the facility assessment.
• Follow standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent the spread of infections, including appropriate use of isolation measures.
• Create a system for recording and correcting incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP.
• Participate in outbreak investigations and report incidents to relevant authorities as required.
• Review new residents and complete initial skin assessments, assess treatment plans, and participate in clinical reviews during morning meetings.
• Implement new Braden scales with preventive interventions based on changes in residents' conditions.
• Measure and document wound characteristics, such as stage, length, width, depth, color, surrounding tissue, drainage, and healing progress for pressure ulcers and other wounds.
• Maintain daily rounds to ensure prevention interventions are being implemented and monitor infection control practices during dressing changes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid RN or LPN license in good standing according to State and Federal requirements.
• Have a thorough understanding of safe and effective nursing practices within the State of employment.
• Be proficient in basic computer skills and software like Word and Excel.
• Show a strong passion for caring for people and maintaining confidentiality.
• Have personal integrity and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Understand and comply with compliance and HIPAA regulations.
• Be familiar with using office machines such as fax and copiers.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• $1,000 new employee referral program.
• Paid life insurance.
• 401(k) opportunities after the first year.
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance ($5,000 tuition reimbursement per year).
• Quarterly education bonus program.

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per shift, depending on the position and experience level.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the facility.