Unclassified - Burlington, VT

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Burlington, 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, and you will oversee 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 in our nursing centers. As a Wound Care Coordinator, you will be part of a dedicated team that values the extraordinary dedication of our employees. Our culture is entrepreneurial, allowing for employee ownership and innovation to meet community needs in post-acute, long-term care, and senior living. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees, patients, and visitors can be their authentic selves. DEI is not just a program for us; it is part of our DNA. In addition to leading the wound care program, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with national wound guidelines and nursing home regulations. You will also be expected to participate in ongoing education and training opportunities to further your career and enhance your skills in wound management. This role requires a commitment to excellence and a passion for providing compassionate care to our patients.

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.

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.
  • 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, PowerPoint skills are required.

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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