ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Make written and oral report/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department as it specifically relates to wound care coordination.
- Periodically review the department’s policies, procedure manuals, your job description, etc., and make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing services.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
- Understand and comply with Corporate Compliance plan.
- Participate in Quality Assurance Programs, and any other facility committee, or program which seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of resident care.
- Participate in facility focus group meetings as desired or requested.
- Attend and participate in weekly wound care meetings.
- Perform all assigned tasks according to established policies and procedures, as instructed by supervisors.
- Report all complaints and grievances made by residents.
- Follow established personnel policies according to employee handbook and established policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of wounds in the nurse’s notes at least weekly.
- Responsible for all treatments required by licensed nurse on your shift and ensuring the wound care treatments are carried out at other times.
- Evaluate high risk residents for pressure reduction intervention methods.
- Conduct body assessments & documentation on all new admissions per policy.
PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- One year of previous long-term care experience is preferred.
- Wound care certification desirable.
- Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.
- Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.
- Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales).
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Excellent customer service focus.
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