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TRILOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Infection Control Nurse RN in WAUNAKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOIN TEAM TRILOGY A Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides residents, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Participates in performance plan of the organization. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Wound Care Nurse: Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy. Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems. Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds. Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patients. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient\'s status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Ability to review plan of care indicated by the patient\'s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Knowledgeable of medications/treatment and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition. A resource person to physicians, nursing and other staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for nursing staff. Communicates appropriately and clearly too nursing leaders, nursing staff and physicians. Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient\'s needs. Documentation meets current standards and practices. Attends seminars, conferences, continuing educations classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professionals societies. Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care. Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients and manufacturers of clinical products. Operates all equipment correctly and safely. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Travel including overnight stay as necessary. #CB101 WHAT WE\'RE LOOKING FOR Registered... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A139DC8DA9B840AE