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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.
Bonus
This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details .
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 Education
Associate Degree - Nursing, BSN preferred
Minimum Experience
2 years - as RN, interest and experience in skin and wound care
Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses
RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)
Other Experience or Certification
Wound Vac Experience - Preferred
Completion of BSN - Preferred
Obtain certification in Wound and Ostomy - Preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr / Med Offices
Facility
1046 Patewood Hospital
Department
10457826 Surgery-Wound Care-IVH
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