Wound Care Nurse Coordinator

Warren Center is hiring a Wound Care Nurse Coordinator in Queensbury, NY.

DUTIES:

• The wound care coordinator will supplement wound care management for assigned centers. Functions will include, but not limited to:
  • Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound care consultant(s) / provider and conduct MD and family notifications and follow-up (care plan updates, etc).
  • Complete weekly skin monitoring and document it in PCC.
  • Complete weekly wound assessment in PCC.
  • Review new admissions and readmissions for accurate wound information.
  • Review new or worsening wounds.
  • Reviews pressure ulcer prevention interventions.
  • Makes recommendations relating pressure relieving devices.
  • Update care plans.
  • Review treatment orders / implementation/ intervention.
  • Complete audits (as applicable).
  • Coordinate wound care with interdisciplinary team (dietitian, rehab. services, social service, nursing) etc.

New Admits Process:

• ADON/designee will verify the skin assessment on admission (within 24 hours) and add as applicable – to the wound care provider list

Notes:

• The ADON is still Responsible for the overall Wound care program - management of wound tracker, reviewing new admits, reviewing newly identified wounds

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing degree from accredited college or university. Graduation from an approved school of Nursing and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Registered Nurse with current State License.
• Nurse with Wound Care Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in long term care setting.
• Previous experience with wound care in a health care setting preferred.

About us:

Warren Center is an eighty-bed skilled nursing facility located at 42 Gurney Lane. Our facility provides a wide spectrum of nursing care to the residents of Warren County. We provide short-term rehabilitation services to people who cannot immediately return to their homes because of an accident or illness. We also provide long-term care for individuals who are unable to care for themselves. We look at each person from an individual perspective. We then utilize a team approach working with the residents and their families to develop a unique plan of care to meet their needs. Warren Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium. WMT1991

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