Genesis Care Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

Overview

At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Skin Health Team Lead, the Genesis title for a Wound Care Assistant, assists to develop and facilitate a person-centered team approach to patient/resident care related to the prevention and management of wounds within the nursing center.

*Report directly to a designated Skin Health Team Lead (SHTL) and the Director of Nursing (DON) with dotted line to the Nursing Home Administrator.

*Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to effectively communicate with family members/responsible parties/authorized representatives and patients/residents regarding the prevention and management of skin and wounds as well as the change in patient/resident condition and overall residency experience.

*Coordinate and lead weekly team wound rounds and post-meet-ups for follow up discussions.

*Train staff in all areas related to skin and wound; such as aseptic technique, measuring and evaluating, recognizing wound types, skin checks, turning and positioning, treatments and interventions.

*Along with the designated SHTL and DON communicate with appropriate staff and coordinate readiness for any potential patient/resident admissions with skin/wound needs.

*Serve as 'Surface Specialist' (bed/chair), negative pressure wound therapy, and the incontinence and ostomy resource

*Act as a clinical expert for skin, wound, and incontinent products and provide oversight for Durable Medical Equipment related to the prevention and management of wounds; such as surfaces, negative pressure.

Qualifications

*LPN

*Completion of Skin Health Team Lead orientation training within 90 days of hire is required.

*Must complete 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 is a must. For those hired with wound certification, completion of a fast-track hybrid program for regulatory wound care requirements will be provided

Benefits

*Variable compensation plans

*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts

*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health

*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

*Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members

*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned

We also offer several voluntary insurances such as:

*Pet Insurance

*Term and Whole Life Insurance

*Short-term Disability

*Hospital Indemnity

*Personal Accident

*Critical Illness

*Cancer Coverage

Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.

Posted Salary Range

USD $34.00 - USD $37.00 /Hr.

Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively “Genesis”) has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.