Unclassified - Gettysburg, PA

posted 5 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Gettysburg, PA

About the position

The part-time Wound Care RN opportunity at Genesis HealthCare is designed for compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses (RNs) who have a focus on wound care. This role involves integrating and leading a patient-centered team approach for skin health and wound management as a Wound Care Coordinator. The position is pivotal in overseeing a fully developed Skin Health and Wound management program in collaboration with nursing center management. The Wound Care RN will serve as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products, ensuring that the nursing center adheres to the highest standards of care for patients with wound-related issues. In this role, the Wound Care RN will also oversee durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds. The position requires a commitment to attend monthly support calls and complete necessary training within the first 90 days of hire. The Wound Care RN will be part of a nursing center team, working primarily Monday through Friday during the day shift, with occasional evening or weekend hours as needed. Genesis HealthCare is dedicated to improving the lives of its patients through high-quality healthcare and compassion, and the Wound Care RN will play a crucial role in this mission. Genesis HealthCare is a leading provider of healthcare services, offering a range of living options and professional clinical services. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of care and compassion, focusing on improving the quality of care through creativity, innovation, and integrity. The Wound Care RN will be supported in their professional development through career ladders, education, and training opportunities, ensuring a successful and fulfilling career path within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and integrate a fully developed Skin Health and Wound management program in collaboration with nursing center management.
  • Support central supply serving as the clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products.
  • Oversee durable medical equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds.

Requirements

  • Must possess a RN license (MPT/DPT with leadership review/approval).
  • Must complete Skin Health Team Leader 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.
  • Clinical experience in a skilled nursing setting is strongly preferred.
  • Discharge planning experience is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with clinical charting, incident reporting, and investigation response is required.
  • Must have a strong knowledge base of acceptable standards of care for nurses, providers, therapists, dietitians, and others on the nursing center team.
  • Experience in team building and demonstrating respect for the interprofessional team in wound management is required.
  • Must have knowledge of national wound guidelines and wound products.
  • 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 leadership role within a nursing center setting.
  • Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

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 and objectives
  • Reimbursement for wound certification and annual fees.
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