Wound Care Nurse

As the Wound Care Nurse, you will provide primary skin care to guests, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the guest, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility. The RN Unit Manager provides, plans, coordinates or manages nursing care and health education for nursing home guests. At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including: Competitive pay Life Insurance 401K with matching funds Health insurance AFLAC Employee discounts Tuition Reimbursement You will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities. Responsibilities Confers with the Director of Nursing and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatologic disorders of guests in the facility. Identifies, manages and treats specific skin disorders, pressure ulcers, and primary and secondary lesions, and any skin issues directed to by Director of Nursing. Consults with the IDT concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin Implements and maintains established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments and interprets these as required, to the physician and responsible party. Provides, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for skin disorders as ordered by the physician. Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers, vascular ulcers, and various other skin conditions receive appropriate treatment and/ or prophylactic treatment such as daily inspection, turning and activity, nourishment and incontinence care. Education and/or Experience At least two years experience working in wound care preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Registered Nurse (RN) with required state Licensure CPR certified About Ciena Healthcare Ciena Healthcare is Michigan's largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you! IND123