Wound and Skin Health Team Lead, RN
$90,480–$90,480 year
On-siteGallup, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate weekly wound rounds, lead team reviews for new and readmitted patients, and evaluate skin/wound conditions within 48 hours of admission. Facilitate person-centered prevention and management strategies by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and families to ensure accurate documentation and effective care planning. Manage specialty support surfaces, audit product utilization, and provide bedside training on best practices and documentation. Drive root cause analysis for survey queries and ensure staff competency in negative pressure wound therapy. Support clinical outcomes collection and lead quality improvement initiatives related to surface management and incontinence care.
Required Qualifications
- RN; or MPT/DPT with senior operations approval
- Must be licensed in the state where position exists
- Completion Skin Health Team Lead orientation training within 90 days of hire
- Completion of Wound Basics within 90 days of hire
- Commitment to complete Advanced Wound Training and completion of a national accredited Wound Certification within 1 year of hire
- Knowledge and experience with clinical charting (computerized and paper), incident reporting and investigation response
- Strong knowledge base of acceptable standards of care for nurses, providers, therapists, dietitians, and others on the nursing center team
- Experience in team building and demonstrating respect for the interprofessional team in wound management
- Knowledge of national wound guidelines and wound products
- Knowledge of nursing home regulations and survey process
- Strong Google and Microsoft skills required
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