Key responsibilities

• Wound assessment and treatment:

  Evaluate wounds to determine their type, stage, and size, and then create and implement individualized treatment plans. 

• Wound care procedures:

  Perform wound care duties such as cleaning, debriding (removing dead tissue), and applying dressings, while ensuring sterile techniques are used. 

• Monitoring and documentation:

  Monitor patient progress and document all care provided. This includes documenting for reimbursement purposes, such as Medicare. 

• Education:

  Educate residents, their families, and other staff on wound care, infection prevention, and injury prevention techniques, particularly focusing on preventing pressure ulcers.