Wound Care Director

Aliya Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dependable Wound Care Director to join our team and lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality wound care services for our residents. The Wound Care Director plays a key role in ensuring the health, comfort, and dignity of our residents, while working alongside a skilled clinical team in a supportive environment.


The primary purpose of the Wound Care Nurse is to provide for the day-to-day care needs of the residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • On-Demand Pay Option
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program


Essential Duties

  • Provide hands-on care to residents based on their Plan of Care.
  • Identify changes in resident condition and evaluate care needs..
  • Evaluate and participate in the development of the Resident Plan of Care.
  • Monitor overall condition and provide care in compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction of the attending physician or Director of Nursing.
  • Identify, manage, and treat skin disorders, lesions, and decubitus ulcers.
  • Ensure appropriate treatment and prevention for residents with decubitus ulcers, including daily inspection, turning, activity, nutrition, and cleanliness.
  • Remove dressings, clean wounds, apply medications per physician orders, and redress wounds.
  • Perform daily dressing changes and weekly wound documentation.
  • Assess, document, treat, and dress wounds accurately and consistently.
  • Implement total nursing care plans through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments and evaluate effectiveness.
  •  Implement total nursing care plan through assessment, planning and evaluation.
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to policy and procedures; evaluate treatment effectiveness on a continuing basis.
  • Assist in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to residents’ well-being.
  • Participate in resident and family education.
  • Monitor team member performance; assist in staff development, evaluation, and discipline as needed.
  • Assign duties to team members and ensure completion.
  • Function as charge nurse and resource for staff questions, problem-solving, and resident care decisions.
  • Adhere to all facility and department safety policies and procedures.
  • Stay current with facility policies, procedures, and nursing trends through in-services and education.
  • Recognize significant resident condition changes and take appropriate action.
  • Document all care, resident response, and necessary data per facility policies.
  • Educate families, staff, and residents on nutrition, hydration, skin care, and repositioning to support wound healing.
  • Initiate care plans and complete MDS Charting.

 Qualifications

  • Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state.
  • At least 2 years of clinical experience in a long-term care, rehab, or skilled nursing setting.
  • Prior experience providing wound care in a post-acute or long-term care facility.

 Ready to make a difference? At Aliya Healthcare we value your expertise and compassion. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!



 

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