Unclassified - Hartland, VT

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hartland, VT

About the position

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses (RNs) with a focus on wound care to join our team as a Wound Care Coordinator. In this role, you will lead and integrate a fully developed Skin Health and Wound Management program in collaboration with nursing center management. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting central supply as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products, as well as overseeing durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds. This position is essential in ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality of care, as skin health is a vital indicator of overall health. As a Wound Care Coordinator, you will be part of a dedicated nursing center team, working primarily Monday through Friday during the day shift, with occasional evening and weekend hours required. You will be responsible for implementing best practices in wound care and skin health, ensuring compliance with national guidelines, and fostering a collaborative environment among the interprofessional team. Your role will also involve mentoring and training staff on wound management protocols and maintaining a high standard of care for our patients. Our organization values its employees as our most valuable resource, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe in providing our employees with the tools and support they need to thrive in their careers, including opportunities for professional development and education. We are looking for individuals who are not only skilled but also share our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare with compassion.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and integrate a fully developed Skin Health and Wound Management program in collaboration with nursing center management.
  • Support central supply as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products.
  • Oversee durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds.
  • Implement best practices in wound care and skin health.
  • Mentor and train staff on wound management protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with national wound guidelines and nursing home regulations.

Requirements

  • Must possess a RN license (MPT/DPT with leadership review/approval).
  • Must complete Skin Health Team Lead orientation training and Wound Basics within 90 days of hire.
  • Commitment to attend monthly support calls is required.
  • Must have national accredited wound certification (CWS, CWCN, WCC, CWON, WOC, AWCC) or be committed to complete Advanced Wound Training and national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire.
  • Knowledge and experience with clinical charting, incident reporting, and investigation response is required.
  • Strong knowledge base of acceptable standards of care for nurses, providers, therapists, dietitians, and others on the nursing center team is required.
  • Experience in team building and demonstrating respect for the interprofessional team in wound management is required.
  • Knowledge of national wound guidelines and wound products is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing home regulations and survey process is required.
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Database Management, and PowerPoint skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a nursing center or long-term care environment.
  • Previous leadership experience in a clinical setting.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off
  • Variable compensation plans
  • Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
  • Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
  • Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
  • Bonus program for achieving nursing center skin health and pressure injury prevention goals
  • Reimbursement for wound certification and annual fees
  • Voluntary insurances such as Pet Insurance, Term and Whole Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Personal Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Coverage.
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