About Us
Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service LongTerm Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including ShortStay Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Care and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantics long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.
Charge Nurse Wound Care
Required:
State of Maine Nursing licenseas a Registered Nurse. (required)
Specializedcertification in Wound Care (CWCN) is preferred. Incumbents who do not possessthis certification upon initial hire can develop a plan of action to obtainCWCN certification with the Director of Nurses and Administrator.
$12000 signon bonus
Wages start at $34.00 per hour and increases with experience.
Overview
WoundCare Nurse will report to the Director of Nurses and Administrator. The Wound CareNurse must possess and maintain a current RN License in the State of Maine andmust possess demonstrated knowledge and experience sufficient to perform alldirected duties with excellence. TheCharge Nurse will also work closely with supervising physicians to assess andmonitor residents needs ensure treatment and care are conducted according tothe facilitys procedures administer medications and perform other relatedtasks.
Essential Job Functions
- Ensure all nursing staff understand and follow their respective job descriptions.
- Ensure that nursing practice complies with regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Ensure sufficient numbers of licensed and certified staff are available each shift to meet regulatory requirements and provide appropriate care to residents.
- Complete routine clinical rounds each day to ensure all staff are performing work assignments in accordance with acceptable standards.
- Promote establish and maintain customer relationships with residents families staff community and other professionals.
- Review complaints and concerns made by families residents and staff communicate these concerns including follow up with the managers or Director of Nursing or Administrator as appropriate.
- Ensure policies and procedures regarding communicable diseases infection control and isolation procedures as well as other systems pertinent to nursing are followed and maintained.
- Implement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Managers Director of Nursing and Administrator.
- Provide support for staff competence with Point Click Care (PCC).
- Make written and verbal reports/recommendations to the Managers and Director of Nursing as necessary concerning the operation of the nursing department.
- Assist and implement appropriate plans of correction for safety concerns identified. Ensure assessments evaluations and charting is completed according to policy.
- Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program as directed by the managers or Director of Nursing.
- Participate in routine and daily care of residents to include but not limited to assistance with ADLs meals eating functional maintenance plans/nursing restorative plans and activities.
- Complete and deliver assigned staff performance evaluations as directed.
Wound Care:
- Assess deep wounds skin tears ostomies severe burns pressure injuries or bedsores and diabetic foot wounds. Communicate with physician and create a plan of care that staff nurses follow.
- Implements care plans to help prevent wounds from worsening.
- Educating staff nurses on wound care protocols.
- Creating updating and managing care plans.
- Performing specialized wound care procedures.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team to plan skin care interventions.
- Performing diabetic foot care.
- Educating patients and their caregivers on wound care procedures and preventative measures.
- Charting clinical information for insurance reimbursement.
- Writing nursing orders that promote wound healing and/or prevent skin breakdown.
- Staying up to date with current wound treatments.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and manage high levels of stress/conflict.
- Ability to lead by example identify and address challenges proactively.
- Must have ability/competency and willingness to work as a direct care provider when necessary.
- Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position and effectively communicate policies procedures and reports to employees residents family members visitors and government agencies as needed.
- Must function independently as well as a member of multiple teams have flexibility personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents employees regulators the public and support agencies.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill disabled elderly emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the nursing community.
- Able to move at least 35lbs. without assistance able to bend sit and work in small areas and displays stamina to assist residents where needed and in emergencies.
As you are caring for yourResidents you have access to:
- Flexible Shifts
- Tuition reimbursement and education support
- Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical dental vision and disability
- Flexible savings account including medical & dependent care
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off available to all employees
- 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!
- Discounts on Auto and Home Insurance
- A great place to grow in the healthcare field!
All job offers are contingent upon receiving excellentreferences and passing the Maine State Background Check.
Charge Nurse - Wound Care Dexter
