Wound Care Nurse

*Summary:* The Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care including intake assessment and discharge teaching for patients.
The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned wound care center patients/providers, depending on the strategic partnership with the assigned hospital.
This position is also responsible for providing wound prevention and treatment to the facility’s patients as prescribed by the provider and in accordance with established facility protocol and local, state and federal regulations.
Additionally, the nurse will provide the facility/hospital with training, education, and oversight as needed or requested.
*Duties and Responsibilities:* * Provides patient care to wound care center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and company standards.
* May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients/providers as assigned.
* Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned provider, documenting care plans, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention * Participating in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care * Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Home Health Agencies, Long-term Care facilities, family members, and center Medical Director regarding patient needs * Could be assigned to company’s other locations as needed * Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned * Ability to educate patient and families about wound management, both from a clinical and functional standpoint * Demonstrates ability to educate and support clinical staff responsible for the care of patients with wounds * Participates in skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patients.
* Practices professional collaboration with patients, visitors, physicians and staff * Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, management and administrative teams in regards to best practices in wound care and program implementation.
* Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments * Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management for all patients per policy.
This includes neonate, pediatric, geriatric and the general population * Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organizational goals and objectives * Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of diabetes/wound prevention, diabetes/ wound management and ostomies.
Participates in professional societies.
Stays current with changes such as new advances/treatments in wound and ostomy care * A resource person to physicians, nurses and other hospital staff and provides educational support about diabetes and wound/ostomy management * Knowledgeable about procedures to manage patients with draining wounds, fistulas and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy and incontinence care * Consults other healthcare professionals/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs * Serves as a resource for physicians, patients and manufacturers of clinical products * Provides education to all patients undergoing surgery that result in an ostomy.
Provides pre and post-op assessments and patient/family education *Competencies:* * Planning/Organizing * Management * Multi-tasking * Problem Solving * Teamwork * Customer Service * Collaboration * Interpersonal skills * Emotional Intelligence *Qualifications:* Registered Nurse with current license.
Wound Certification, Bachelor’s Degree, and previous leadership position preferred.
Maintains competencies in BLS, infection control, and safety *Computer Skills:* Must be able to use all Microsoft Office functions, and have a general understanding/experience with current Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms *Work Environment*: The position will not be required to work under any extreme conditions but may be required to work around certain chemicals and will be exposed to smells.
The position will work around moderate office noise levels *Physical Demands:* The position requires standing, walking, and sitting.
This person must be able to talk and hear.
Finally, the position may require light lifting and pulling functions.
*Accountability:* This position shares accountability for healing outcomes, patient satisfaction, and overall Wound Center success.
If you are a compassionate and skilled Wound Care Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply.
We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Join our team today! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $32.
00 - $38.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Medical-Surgical * Wound Care Physical setting: * Clinic * Outpatient Standard shift: * Day shift Weekly schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends Work Location: In person