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Prime Healthcare Management

Wound Nurse

Prime Healthcare Management, Kirkwood, Texas, United States

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Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Planning: Conduct thorough wound evaluations (size, depth, drainage) and create individualized care plans.

Direct Care: Perform cleaning, dressing changes, apply advanced therapies (like negative pressure wound therapy), and potentially debridement.

Education: Teach residents, families, and staff about wound prevention (especially pressure ulcers), proper skin care, and infection control.

Collaboration: Work with physicians, therapists, and other nurses to optimize treatment.

Documentation: Meticulously chart wound status, interventions, and progress, crucial for Medicare/compliance.

Quality Improvement: Participate in performance improvement, tracking data, and implementing best practices.

Supply Management: Ensure proper wound care products are available.

Common Focus Areas in SNFs

Pressure Injury Prevention: A major focus, involving risk assessment and preventative strategies for bed-bound residents.

Essential Skills

Strong clinical skills in wound care.

Excellent communication and teaching abilities.

Attention to detail for documentation and evidence-based practice.

Patience and empathy for residents facing chronic conditions.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Often requires specialized certification (WOCN, CWCN, etc.) and BSN.

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care

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