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Job Summary
Provides care for a specific patient population with various types of chronic wounds and their advanced wound care treatments.
Serves as a resource for other health care professionals, patients, families and the community.
Accountabilities
Under the guidance of a physician and / or a Certified Wound Care Clinician, is able to perform assessment / reassessment of the physical and educational needs of patients with any chronic wound needing advanced wound care techniques.
Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the wound care team. Provides discharge teaching as required. Assists with referrals for studies, labs, procedures, and other physicians. - 25%
Under the guidance of a physician and / or Certified Wound Care Clinician, formulates, implements and evaluates an individualized plan of care based on patient needs.
Through consultation and collaboration with the members of the wound care team, coordinates care in an efficient, cost effective manner using knowledge and understanding of current advanced wound care modalities and practices. - 25%
Assists with education of patients and their caregivers on current evidence based advanced wound care modalities and practices.
Assists with promoting knowledge of healthy practices in area of expertise throughout the community through education. - 15%
Identifies actual / potential issues of resource management / patient care; works with wound care team to identify cost-effective alternatives;
facilitates discharge. - 15%
Keeps documentation via EMR current including accurate documentation of products and facility charges. - 15%
Maintains safe, comfortable, clean and therapeutic environment for patients and families per established departmental polices. - 5%
Supervisory / Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
2 Years - Nursing Experience
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
Current SC RN License
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above
In lieu of the BSN requirement above, a nursing diploma or an Associate's Degree in Nursing may be considered if the applicant signs, or has signed, a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program within one year and obtain a BSN or MSN degree within four (4) years.
Other Required Sills and Experience
Patient equipment- Preferred
Interest and experience in skin and wound care- Preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
15107826 Surgery-Wound Care
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