Job description

Rice Estate is a faith-based non-profit organization looking for compassionate, caring professionals who dedicate themselves to providing quality care and promoting the highest in customer service. Located in Columbia, SC, Rice Estate is a growing, robust community of active senior adults.

We are currently recruiting for a Wound Care Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Complete a weekly Tracking and trending of all wounds in the facility.
• Weekly or as needed rounds with Wound Care MD. Update residents/POA of changes, gain consent for procedure, document care, and send update to DON, Administrator, IDT, and VP of Clinical Ops.
• Communicate with IDT team the status and changes to wound as needed
• Review and order treatment supplies as needed (wound vac, dressings)- maintain inventory of wound vacs
• Complete wound care treatments, initiate, discontinue replace on wound vacs
• Pressure ulcer prevention program direct oversight
• Notification to RP and MDs as needed for wound changes with documentation per standard of care.
• Ensure all wounds are measured up on admission/when acquired and at least every seven (7) days per regulations and LHSC policies and procedures.
• Recommended and obtain all necessary DME for wound care treatment. Obtain DON/Administrator approval for new equipment purchase or rental as needed.
• Daily rounds to all units to talk with Teammates about wounds or new areas of concerns. Examine all residents with current wounds or concerns.
• Ongoing education to all nurses on wound care and dressing changes.
• Audits on wound care and dressing changes. Correct any concerns, establish a PIP to correct, and notify DON/Administrator.
• Conduct all weekly body audits on residents, with assistance from Teammates as needed. Participate in all admission body audit as much as possible.
• Audit all body audits and address any concerns with education and possible PIP and in-service Teammates as needed. Notify DON/Administrator of any concerns.
• Ongoing education and in-service to Teammates about wound care expectations and quality care practices.
• Assist Employee Health Nurse with new employment screenings, health screenings, TB testing, vaccines clinics, SREOs, and other services as needed.
• Orient new Teammates on wound care, etc.
• Update and develop policies and procedures in accordance with regulations from DHEC, ASHA and CDC as directed by VP of Clinical Ops and/or Administrator.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice as an LPN or RN in the State of South Carolina
• Must maintain current SC LPN or RN license and CPR certification
• Previous wound care experience required
• Wound Care Certification (WOCN) preferred
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions and authority when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to deal tactfully, cheerfully and patiently with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

Come join our team and find personal and professional satisfaction as you share your talents and skills with us.

For more details concerning our community, the position and to apply for the position, please go to www.riceestate.org and click on the Careers tab.

Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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