About Sunnyside Nursing Post-Acute Care
Centrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.
Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:
Maintaining high medical integrity Fostering a team spirit among staff Creating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors We understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.
Job Description The Wound Care Coordinator manages the facility wound care program including standards of care and practice related to wound, ostomy, and continence patient care needs.
Essential Functions:
Develops and implements the facility wound care program in conjunction with the national standardization process, to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, and wound care formulary. Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost efficient and effective wound care for all clinical staff. Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification. Provides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure ulcers. Consults on any wound that does not show measurable signs of healing within two weeks. In consultation with the physician, assists staff in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management. Makes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provides evidence based research support as needed. Reviews charts of patients with wounds. Ensures that wound assessments, care plans, and treatments are clearly and correctly documented and that appropriate wound related treatments are being provided. Investigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds. Participates in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up and agency performance improvement initiatives. Serves as a consultant to facility staff through training and support, enables clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and initiate plans of care. Manages Wound Treatment Team to ensure there is adequate coverage and employees are performing tasks based on expected standard Collaborates with Central Supply staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary. Evaluates products and cost effectiveness and makes recommendation. Reviews and develops with all involved disciplines plan for discharge. Evaluates culture results and conference with physicians on Plan of Care. Involved in marketing the wound care program through outcomes and relationships with physicians. Licenses/Certification: Current state LVN or RN license. Professional certification WOCN or CWS, or obtain certification within 12 months of employment. Experience: Five (5) years licensed professional nursing experience performing wound care in a SNF, acute, or subacute setting. Requirements Must have a current and active California LVN or RN License
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Full-Time
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
My be required to work some weekends
Benefits Why Work for Sunnyside Nursing & Post-Acute Care Annual salary of $89,440-$93,600 Paid orientation and training Opportunities for growth Paid sick leave/paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and Supplemental Insurance 401K Loving and caring work environment We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards. On-site experts provide teaching, coaching, and support on infection prevention practices. In addition, we maintain an abundant supply of PPE, including N95/KN95 masks, for all who provide care and services to our patients and residents. Our multiple testing capabilities, including Point-of-Care (POC) testing, are available at every location and comply with CMS and local guidance
If hired, we require that all employees be vaccinated, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity & pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.
