JOIN TEAM TRILOGY A Wound Care Nurse coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides residents, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Participates in performance plan of the organization. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Wound Care Nurse: Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy. Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems. Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds. Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patients. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patients age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Ability to review plan of care indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Knowledgeable of medications/treatment and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition. A resource person to physicians, nursing and other staff. Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for nursing staff. Communicates appropriately and clearly too nursing leaders, nursing staff and physicians. Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Documentation meets current standards and practices. Attends seminars, conferences, continuing educations classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professionals societies. Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care. Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients and manufacturers of clinical products. Operates all equipment correctly and safely. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Travel including overnight stay as necessary. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Registered Nurse Wound certification: Wound Care Certification (WCC), Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Nurse (CWCN) required Must possess, at minimum, a Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited college or university. Must have and maintain a current, valid RN license and current, valid CPR certification required. Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a licensed nurse. Healthcare, senior living or long-term care experience preferred. Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products. WHERE YOU'LL WORK US-IN-Kokomo LIFE AT TRILOGY Trilogy Health Services was founded in December 1997 and is an innovative, dynamic senior living company based out of Louisville, KY. We are a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. Trilogy has over 100 locations and continues to grow across IN, OH, MI, WI, and KY. We offer an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and focused individual to join our growing company and experience the Trilogy Difference. We care for you while you care for others. #C4U The Trilogy Advantage Guaranteed retention bonus paid quarterly Additional bonus potential with an annual bonus Student loan repayment, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement Competitive salary and weekly pay No agency staffing – we’re 100% Team Trilogy Health, dental, vision, and life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date 401(k) match Monthly employee celebrations Fully vaccinated teams (some accommodations can be made for religious/medical reasons) Paid Parental Leave And so much more! Equal Opportunity Employer Team Trilogy – It’s Where You Belong