Wound Nurse/Floor Nurse

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Crossroads Care Center of West Green Bay
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Crossroads Care Center of West Green Bay - Are you passionate about wounds? Do you LOVE helping others? Are you self-driven but enjoy collaborating with others?

What does our team offer?

Diverse environment to engage your nursing skills

Supportive management team

C ompetitive , daily pay

Holiday pay

Sign on Bonus

S hift differential as applicable

Scheduling app to pick up shifts and see your schedule

Medical, Vision, Dental benefits as applicable

401k, Short term disability, Long term disability and more benefits as applicable

Job Summary

Monday-Friday with on call rotation responsibilities

As our Wound Nurse you will be responsible for creating the plan of care in conjuction with the Wound APNP or MD in accordance with federal and state guidelines to prevent and treat wounds based on evaluations of residents and facility staff. This position would assess wounds weekly, update care plans and treatment orders and round with the wound NP while maintaining the residents medical record in accordance with the facility protocols.

Qualifications:
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Wisconsin
  • May consider LPN if candidate has experience
  • Experience with assessing and treating wounds. Wound certified a plus but not required
  • Experience with PointClickCare a plus, but not required
  • Must pass a pre-employment on site drug screen
  • Freedom from the use of illegal drugs
  • Freedom from the use of and the effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
  • Any person that was found guilty by a court of law neglecting, abusing, or mistreating individuals within a health care setting will be ineligible for employment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops, implements, directs and evaluates the facility's Nursing Program.
  • Meets and consults with the facility's interdisciplinary team on a regular basis to develop and maintain restorative care standards.
  • Ensures that the nursing program complies with applicable laws, regulations, and national restorative nursing standards and requirements.
  • Participates in the admission process by meeting with new Guests and providing them with a clear overview of the restorative program.
  • Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of Guest care plans and assessments.
  • Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports and etc. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.
  • Assists with the recruitment and selection of restorative nursing staff.
  • Provides supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed .
  • Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate restorative staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
  • Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
  • Assists with and participates in the disciplinary process of subordinate restorative staff.
  • Performs other nursing care assignments by working as a floor nurse when needed.
  • Only practices nursing procedures and tasks with the scope of licensure.
  • Ensure that Guest care plans are being followed and assess each Guest's status in accordance with their care plan.
  • Round with physicians when needed.
  • Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Guest's needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.
  • Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
  • Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
  • Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
  • Be knowledgeable in data collection, data analysis methodology, and performance improvement methods needed to support and lead performance improvement projects.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement through analysis of data, observation of operations, and consultation with leadership and staff.
Education/Experience:

A degree from an accredited nursing program with at least 3-5 years of nursing experiance in a long term care or experiance in geriatrics. A background in wounds is preferred.

INDRN

Date Posted: 22 May 2024
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