Nursing Staff Educator & Wound Care RN

apartment Complete Care at Groton Regency location_onCT 06340, US

Nursing Staff Educator/Wound Care RN

Full Time
Day Shift
On Call Rotation (Weekends)
Experience in Long Term care Leadership Required

Complete Care at Groton Regency is a pillar of the community in Groton, CT. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

Now Hiring: Nursing Staff Educator/Wound Care RN

Why work for us?

You will have the opportunity to build a career with an established, highly successful organization in a caring and compassionate environment and utilize all your nursing skills daily.
You will develop deep personal relationships with patients and their families.
We are committed to your growth and success- that is why we offer an excellent orientation, training, and development programs.
Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.

Now Hiring: Nursing Staff Educator/Wound Care RN

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the facility leadership to develop training plans.
Establish a facility-wide system for the identification, investigation, and evaluation of staff education needs. This will include anticipatory trainings
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of on-going staff development programs for all personnel within facility.
Works closely with department heads to assess the on-going learning needs of employees to meet the needs of the residents and the facility.
Assess the unique needs of each patient to determine appropriate treatment plans
Educate patients and families on best practices to promote healing and wellness
Track treatments and patient progress according to HIPAA guidelines
Coordinate with supervising physicians to ensure smooth recovery process
Other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing and Administrator.

Qualifications:

Prior experience managing staff & wound care is preferred.
Ability to work independently or part of a group.
Computer knowledge.
Previous long term care experience is required
Wound care certification is preferred.

License:

Must have an Active Registered Nurse RN license.

Complete Care at Groton Regency is an equal opportunity employer.

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