Wound Care Nurse - American Medical Associates

Wound Care Nurse

Located in Batavia, NY

Salary: $80K - $100K Range; Based On Experience

Responsibilities of the Nurse:

• Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders and appropriate techniques
• Complete a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound
• Complete follow-up assessments weekly and as needed and document all assessments in the medical record
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds
• Develop nursing care plans for resident at risk or currently with skin integrity issues, include treatment protocols
• Provide resident and staff education. Work collaboratively with Physical therapy and nursing staff to maintaining nursing rehabilitation programs

Qualifications for the Wound Care Nurse-Nursing Home:

·         Must have New York RN or LPN license

·         Must have experience as a Wound Care Nurse

·         Must have long-term care experience

·         Must have excellent leadership skills

·         Must have strong clinical background and knowledge

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