Job Description

Purpose of Job Position

Identifying, treating, following-up on patient wounds, providing treatments on a day to day basis in accordance with physician's orders, and documenting.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Wound Care

• Perform treatments as directed by the physicians. Keep physicians informed of any changes in resident's skin conditions.
• Complete Decubitus and Non-Decubitus Skin Condition Reports Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly. Attend and present Skin Condition Reports at the weekly SOC meeting
• Ensure all treatment orders written contain necessary information to provide clear instructions of how the treatments are to be performed.
• Make weekly rounds with Wound Specialty Physicians.
• Ensure Treatment Carts on each unit is stocked.
• Manage and order "Part B Medicare" wound supplies.
• Ensure Administration records are kept current.
• Ensure treatments are performed in a timely manner.
• Safety standards, written aseptic and isolation techniques are to be implemented and maintained at all times. Continue to implement and maintain programs for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents and personnel and procedures for reporting hazardous conditions and/or

New Admissions

• Perform skin assessment on all new residents and complete appropriate skin assessment sheet and scan into the resident's chart within 24 hours of admission.
• Responsible for making skin condition recommendations for appropriate treatments and monitoring the progress.

Inventory Functions

• Recommend the equipment and supplies needed of the assigned unit.
• Assist with monitoring and developing adequate cost effective inventory control procedures.
• Make periodic inspections of supplies and equipment to ensure adequate levels are maintained and equipment is available and working properly.
• Implement procedures to ensure nursing personnel are trained and authorized to operate equipment in a safe manner.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• A Licensed Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of Florida
• Requires a Level II background screening with eligible status.
• Must be able to successfully complete Drug Screening.
• Subject to submission of Drug Screen upon hire, randomly, and directed.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in cleaning, dressing and assessing the healing process of wounds.
• Skilled in the development and implementation of appropriate treatment plans.
• Comprehension and application of infection control techniques.
• Knowledgeable in documentation of treatment plans and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience with assessment and treatment of skin conditions commonly associated with Geriatric Residents.
• Knowledgeable of Nursing, Medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines which pertain to Long Term Care.
• Positive attitude with leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

(With or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 4 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 10
• Hours and days may be varied at times as necessary to maintain good nursing care.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Other Training, Skills and Experience

• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with residents and co-workers.
• Demonstrate, on an ongoing basis, the ability safely operate motor vehicles.
• Successfully compete facility required orientation and ongoing trainings as designated by the Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) to include polices on Abuse Prohibition.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Summary of Occupational Exposures

Blood Borne Pathogens:

• Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:
  Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)
  Specific Task Exposure:
• Resident Care: Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, other body fluids- cerebrospinal, synovial, pleaural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic;
• Handling Soiled Linens and Clothing: Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions, other body fluids- cerebrospinal, synovial, pleaural, peritoneal, pericardial, amniotic;
• Resident Rooms and Common Areas- Blood, urine, feces, vomitus, wound exudates, semen/vaginal secretions. 
• Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Working Conditions:

• Works indoors and outdoors in a variety of temperatures and conditions.
• Moves frequently during working hours.
• Work Surface varies from carpeting, linoleum, tile, concrete, gravel, dirt and grass.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.

FACILITY NAME and all affiliated entities are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. FACILITY NAME provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, actual or perceived disability, marital status, genetic information, amnesty, or status as covered veterans in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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