Certified Wound Care Nurse

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Wound Care Nurse strives to improve patient outcomes via prevention, staff knowledge, and care of patients with ostomies, wounds and/or continence issues. Functions as an expert resource in preventing pressure ulcers and providing wound, ostomy, skin and continence care. Acts as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with pressure ulcers, wounds, stomas, or other dermal disruptions. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• General nursing or clinical practice 3-5 years
• Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Knowledge of the wound, ostomy and/or continence care specialty in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Ability to apply nursing knowledge and problem solving techniques.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with Associates, patients, and physicians.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Nursing
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments accurately and timely.
• Develops and initiates a plan of care to incorporate patient and family needs.
• Collaboratively monitors the patient plan of care on a continuous basis based upon own assessments and those of other members of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team.

Benefits

• Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
• Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.
• We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
• Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
• Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates.
• For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission.
• With Methodist Le Bonheur, you’ll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.
• Because we’re not at our best until you are at yours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level