Wound Care Nurse Long-term Care

General Information:

Job title: Wound Care RN - Long-term Care

Location: Fair View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Mauston WI

Schedule: Part-time 2 24 hours per pay period

Weekend Requirement: No weekends

Holiday Requirement: No holidays

Position Summary:

The Long Term Care Wound Care Nurse position assists with the wound care program at Fair View. This is an important role that requires accuracy attention to detail and a passion for providing exceptional healthcare.

Position Responsibilities:

• Timely communication to physicians families etc. of significant changes in resident condition in regards to wounds
• Complete all applicable resident wound assessments
• Ownership of wound care program including weekly wound rounding tracking and trending wounds wound education to staff and other responsibilities as assigned
• Assist CNAs with answering call lights
• Report any allegations of abuse neglect or misappropriation to Director of Nursing and Administrator
• Maintain accurate resident records with thorough and accurate charting
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Registered Nursing license preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• 1 years of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency with computers is required
• Comprehensive nursing skills and knowledge of equipment such as retinal scanners EKG etc.
• Thorough understanding of triage.
• Understanding of lab procedures and equipment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers patients and supervisors is essential.

Why Mile Bluff Medical Center

Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services a positive work environment and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.

Mauston Location Description

With a population of 4500 Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsins second and fourth largest lakes Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94 approximately 73 miles to Madison 140 miles to Milwaukee and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.

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