Wound Nurse

We are looking for an experienced Wound Care Nurse (LPN/RN) to work in Avon, Ohio at the Saint Therese/St. Mary of the Woods campus. This campus is a senior living community that offers a variety of housing options and levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, short term rehabilitation and respite care.

St. Mary of the Woods Community:

St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.

St. Mary of the Woods Community offers a competitive salary and benefit package, a rewarding mission-driven working environment and is dedicated to the professional development of its staff.

Responsibilities:

The Wound Nurse is responsible for:

1. Assessing and Diagnosing Wounds: evaluate the severity and type of wounds of the resident, diagnose appropriate treatments, and develop personalized care plans tailored to each residents' needs.
2. Wound Cleaning and Dressing: responsible for cleaning wounds and applying suitable dressings, ensure that wounds are protected from infection and other complications, and promote a safe healing environment.
3. Monitoring and Documentation: monitor the progress of wound healing and document changes in the resident's condition. This includes noting any signs of infection or complications that may arise during treatment.
4. Patient Education: Educating patients and their caregivers about proper wound care techniques, infection prevention, and the importance of following treatment plans is a crucial part of the role.
5. Collaboration with the healthcare team

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved nursing program for Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Currently licensed in Ohio and in good standing.
• Relevant certifications in wound care
• Active CPR certification

Experience:

• At least three years of successful nursing experience in a senior care/skilled care environment; with prior experience in wound care
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory healthcare requirements of a skilled nursing environment.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be competent and willing to educate others.
• Willingness to utilize, participate in, adapt and realign work using the PDSA cycle (Plan, Do, Study, Act)
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and other required software programs
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Understand, interpret, and utilize data to improve resident care.
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders from varying social, cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills both written and verbal.
• Experience with various office equipment
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
• Desire for continuous growth and development

About Saint Therese:

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit company with 60 years of experience caring for those in need. We have a long and storied history of prioritizing the needs of both our residents and staff in order to allow them to live well. We take pride our person-centered approach of warmth and community in the continuum of care by embracing our values: Welcoming, Heartfelt Purpose, Do the Right Thing, Respect, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Fun.

We have four senior communities in Minnesota including Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Shoreview, and Woodbury; a campus in Monroe, Michigan, and our newest partnership with St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio. All communities are rich with thoughtful amenities and support. Our compassionate services also reach seniors living in the broader Twin Cities area through home care, outpatient therapies and wellness programs.

Saint Therese-St. Mary of the Woods an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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