VIVA USA Inc.
Overview
Wound Care Nurse position in Flagstaff, AZ. Job posted with reference number RKAZL65. Schedule options offer day shifts with no weekends. This description includes responsibilities, qualifications, and company note on equal opportunity employment.
Responsibilities
Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
Develop skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residents.
Participate in development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Revise plan of care as indicated by resident response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
Assess and reassess pain; utilize pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain management.
Serve as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with nursing staff and physicians; provide in-services for nursing staff as necessary.
Consult other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the resident\'s needs.
Ensure that documentation meets current standards and practices.
Attend training and continuing education in wound prevention, wound management and ostomies; stay current with changes and advances in wound care.
Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in AZ.
Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).
Current CPR card obtained by physical assessment.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment (selective preference).
Wound Care Nurse Experience (required skills).
2 Step TB Test (preferred skills).
Schedule & Location The team is flexible on the schedule. Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm. 8 hours Monday–Friday; no weekends.
Equal Opportunity VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Responsibilities
Perform wound assessments, reassessments and management for all patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
Develop skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of residents.
Participate in development and implementation of policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Revise plan of care as indicated by resident response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
Assess and reassess pain; utilize pain management techniques and educate residents and family regarding pain management.
Serve as a resource to nursing and other facility staff by providing in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Communicate appropriately and clearly with nursing staff and physicians; provide in-services for nursing staff as necessary.
Consult other healthcare professionals as appropriate to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the resident\'s needs.
Ensure that documentation meets current standards and practices.
Attend training and continuing education in wound prevention, wound management and ostomies; stay current with changes and advances in wound care.
Qualifications
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in AZ.
Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).
Current CPR card obtained by physical assessment.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility/long term care environment (selective preference).
Wound Care Nurse Experience (required skills).
2 Step TB Test (preferred skills).
Schedule & Location The team is flexible on the schedule. Options: 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm or 8am-5pm. 8 hours Monday–Friday; no weekends.
Equal Opportunity VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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