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The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs. We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides primary skin and wound care to residents in accordance with physician orders, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, the facility’s established policies and procedures and written plans of care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position.  This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries; diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers; and traumatic or complicated wounds.
• Provide wound care on assigned residents, in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
• Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound. 
• Completes follow-up assessments weekly and as needed. 
• Documents all assessments in the medical record.
• Confers with the care plan team in the development of the comprehensive care plan.
• Documents resident care problems, abnormal findings, and changes in resident’s condition. Report to physician, supervisor, and resident/representative.
• Monitors implementation of preventive measures such as turning/positioning, pressure relief devices, nutrition/hydration measures, and toileting/incontinence care.
• Provides education to resident/representative as needed on topics concerning nutrition, preventive measures, and wound healing.
• Provides status reports to Director of Nursing weekly.

Required Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved RN program.
• Two years of experience as an RN.
• Eligible to participate in federally funded health care programs.
• Must also meet state requirements for relevant licensures or certifications and have no disciplinary action in effect against professional license.
• Continuing education in wound care and pressure injury staging required.  Certification in wound care preferred, but not required.

Additional Assigned Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect.  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.  Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations. 
• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. 
• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.  Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

• Attends or participates in continuing education related to wound management.  Completes all assigned training and skills competency, as determined by the facility assessment and facility training plans.
• Obtains physician orders for care and treatment of wounds.  Transcribes and initiates orders appropriately.  Orders special treatment supplies and equipment, with supervisor approval.
• Administers medication, as needed, per facility policy and licensure regulations, and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Assists with discharge planning through identification of discharge needs and providing resident/family education as needed.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to residents.
• Performs administrative duties as assigned.
• Serves on, participates in, and attends committee meetings as required or appointed.
• Assists with admission, discharge, or care of residents as needed.

JOB CODE: 871186