Wound Care Nurse/Staffing Coordinator

Qualifications

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors their implementation.
• Participates in admission decisions and daily/weekly management team meetings.
• Evaluates work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline as needed.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities, including performance improvement committees.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to resolve issues and improve services.
• Assists with nursing schedules, recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing personnel.
• Conducts rounds, observes nursing care, and supervises in-service education.
• Monitors and implements the infection control program.
• Participates in budget development and preparation for inspection surveys.
• Communicates with residents, staff, family members, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and resolve concerns.
• Oversees resident incidents, identifies unusual occurrences, and reports them promptly.
• Monitors for allegations of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property and participates in investigations.
• Promotes safe work practices and participates in emergency drills and trainings.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

Additional Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.
• Promotes and protects residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Reports noncompliance, breaches in confidentiality, and allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Follows infection control policies and completes assigned training and skills competency.

Personal Skills and Traits

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Supportive team member with strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, and families.
• Patience, tact, and willingness to handle difficult situations.
• Ability to relay resident condition information and cope with mental and emotional stress.
• Physical ability to assist in resident evacuation and perform common physical movements.

Working Conditions

Subject to call-back during emergencies, exposure to infectious waste and hazardous chemicals, frequent interruptions, and emotionally charged situations. May work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays.

Compliance

Agreement to abide by facility standards, policies, and procedures, including the compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in performance evaluations, and violations may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.