Wound Care Coordinator

The Pearl of Downers Grove is seeking Wound Care Coordinator to lead a team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth Opportunities
• 401K
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Plus much more, Inquire with us today!

Description:

The Wound Care Coordinator position is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of Wound Care programs.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate wounds and collaborate with physician to ensure optimum delivery of care for wound healing.
• Record, measure and document resident's wounds/wound progress.
• Initiate nursing care procedures in managing acute, chronic and/or traumatic wounds.
• Track and monitor (for infection and healing) trending and record skin conditions and wounds/wound management.
• Coordinate treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients throughout the facility.
• Provide patient, family and staff education regarding wound management and therapies.
• Act as the resource person for physicians and clinical staff for wound management.
• Perform general nursing duties as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement plan for the facility.
• Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
• Demonstrate revision to plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness.
• Formulate a teaching plan based

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed as RN (Required)
• Wound Care Certified (Preferred)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in working within a skilled nursing, short term rehabilitative environment.
• Prior experience with Wound Rounds (Preferred)

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Facility Location:

The Pearl of Downers Grove

3450 Saratoga Ave,

Downers Grove, IL 60515, USA

Apply today for immediate consideration!!

At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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