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)

Apply online by clicking Apply Now or apply in person at:

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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