Wound Care RN

Description

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled      nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture      where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and      celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning,      training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan      Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance      options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription      drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer a Three Dollar and      Forty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly      wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or      bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in      understanding and utilizing your benefit options. 
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and      student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K. 
• HSA and FSA options

Requirements

 Summary: 

• Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to wound care. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act. 

Qualifications: 

Education: 

•  Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing.

 Licenses/Certification: ?

•  Valid RN license in the state employed. ?
•  Valid CPR certification.

 Experience: ?

•  two year of nursing experience preferred. 

Essential Functions: ?

•  Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units ? 
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss) ?
•  Develops and conducts educational programs for staff 
•  Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs ?
•  Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan ?
•  Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle
•  Performs related responsibilities as required.

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: ? 

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. ?
•  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team. ? 
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. ?
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. ? 
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. ? 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.