
Wound Care and Ventilator Management Registered Nurse in Toledo, OH
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Wound Care and Ventilator Management Registered Nurse!
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to specialize in wound care and ventilator management. Become part of a dynamic and supportive team committed to providing Person Directed Living, ensuring a significant impact on the lives of our residents through dignified care that respects their individual needs.
Position Overview
In this essential role, you will report directly to the Nursing Supervisor and focus on delivering person-centered nursing care. Your advanced skills will be crucial in managing complex wound cases and supporting ventilator-dependent residents, with the ultimate goal of enhancing their quality of life.
Compensation and Benefits
• Base Pay: $38.21 - $44.30 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• PM Shift Differential: Additional $3.00 per hour (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM).
• NOC Shift Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour (10:00 PM - 6:30 AM).
• Weekend Hours Differential: Additional $2.00 per hour for all shifts.
• Overtime: Paid for all hours worked over 8 hours in a single day.
• Benefits: Comprehensive county benefits for positions at 50% or higher, along with eligibility for the Wisconsin Retirement Pension at 60% or more.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide personalized nursing care by planning, administering, and evaluating resident care based on individual preferences and care plans.
• Deliver expert wound care, including assessment, staging, dressing selection, and ongoing evaluation as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Manage ventilator-dependent and respiratory-compromised residents, ensuring optimal monitoring of ventilator settings in coordination with respiratory therapy.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents' medical and social needs, maintaining effective documentation and communication with healthcare providers.
• Accurately record changes in residents' conditions and follow protocols for escalating concerns.
• Promote infection control measures and educate team members on maintaining high standards of care.
• Supervise and mentor Nursing Assistants, empowering them to provide top-quality care.
• Engage in team meetings, actively contributing to care planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Create a safe and functional living environment by adhering to best practices in safety and infection control.
Qualifications
• A degree in Nursing with a current RN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification (documentation required before starting).
• Preferably, experience with wound care and ventilator-dependent patients.
Skills and Competencies
• Proficient with medical equipment related to wound care and ventilators.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to foster a collaborative culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Adept at interpreting medical documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents through person-directed care.
Join us and make a meaningful difference every day! If you are a compassionate RN eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today!
Application Instructions
Please send your confidential resume and your intention to apply to the specified email contact.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Wound CareCritical & Intensive CareGeriatrics
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Nursing homeLong term careAssisted living facility
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