RN Supervisor/Wound Care Nurse

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Job description

Registered Nurse - Supervisor/ Wound Care Nurse
must be willing to work occasional nights and rotate weekends.

Required Skills
Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in good standing
Criminal Background check current within 1 (one) year

Preferred Skills
1 years experience in the geriatric field preferred
CPR Certification preferred
IV Therapy Certification preferred
Wound Care certification preferred


Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Registered Nurse to join our team. The Registered Nurse/Wound Care Nurse effectively interacts with residents, their significant others and the health care team members in accordance with St. Anne Home's ethical requirements as described in our Mission, Vision, Value, Pledge and Fundamental Commitment statements found in our Code of Corporate Compliance follows on a weekly basis all residents who present with alterations in skin integrity including but not limited to; pressure, venous, arterial, and diabetic ulcers as well as surgical wounds. The Wound care Nurse will assess all new admissions to identify risk factors for skin breakdown and develop a plan of care according to those risk factors. There will be a collaboration with the Doctor and other wound care professionals to ensure an optimal plan of care is in place. The Wound Care Nurse will complete MDS sections in relation to skin and wound care

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Nursing focus
Uses the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide resident are
Performs physical, psychological and social assessment of residents
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to provide safe, competent nursing care
Participates in resident teaching activities
Conduct inventories, administer medications and treatment, as well as record Schedule I medications

Resident Care focus
Supervisors/delegates resident care on assigned unit.
Obtains physician orders and carries out the physician orders.
Charges equipment, supplies and services correctly.
Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities (QAPI) as appropriate.
Participates in nurse aide evaluations as necessary.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations
Wound Care focus
Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (eg, pressure ulcers, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes.
Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces.
With a physician's order, provides appropriate debridement of devitalized tissue (eg, conservative sharp debridement, silver nitrate cauterization of non-proliferative wound edges, hypergranulation tissue, or to control minor bleeding).
Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
Validates pressure ulcer data collection for nursing quality indicators (eg, pressure ulcers and restraint use)
Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients (and their families) who are undergoing ostomy surgery, with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation.
Marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient's anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle.
Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (eg, removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch).
Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs
Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders.
Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders.
Establishes an appropriate management program to include dietary and fluid management; bowel training or stimulated defecation program; bladder retraining, prompted voiding, or a scheduled voiding program; pelvic muscle reeducation without biofeedback; indwelling catheter management; recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
Identifies patients requiring referral for assessment/management of complex urinary or fecal continence disorders.
Seeks opportunities for professional growth.
Demonstrates and supports the organization's mission, values, and goals.
Complies with reasonable requests to perform other duties.
Maintains/demonstrates knowledge and skills to perform competently as required by the employer or state board of nursing.

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St. Anne Home is a ministry of the Felician Sisters of North America dedicated to the continued healing mission of Jesus Christ by providing a continuum of care and supportive services to adults, their families and their caregivers. We do this by following our five core values: Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in Need, and Justice and Peace.
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Our Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision plans, 7 paid holidays, a comprehensive retirement package with match, Employee Picnic and Appreciations, shift differentials and much, much more.
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Vaccination Notice: Per CMS requirements, St Anne Home requires all new hires and employees to submit proof of full vaccination with one of the four authorized COVID-19 vaccines; this vaccination is considered a condition of employment for all employees. Newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated or approved for a religious or medical accommodation by St Anne Home prior to starting employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: St. Anne Home is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.

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