Registered Nurse Wound Care
About The Position
We are seeking a Wound Care RN, which is also referred to as a Wound Care, Ostomy, or Continence Nurse (WOC). The Wound Care RN will specialize in assessing and treating skin breakdown and wounds in a clinic setting. As a Wound Care Nurse, you will also be consulted during a patients stay in a hospital for a wound or pressure injury, we are also consulted for ostomy care. The Wound Care RN will also be responsible for determining the proper course of treatment and interacting with services in the community to continually care for the wound care patient. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift’s Available: Variable Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: Variable Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mequite, TX
Requirements
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
- BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).
- Wound Care Certification within first year of hire Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document the condition of patients' wounds and evaluate the effectiveness of wound treatments
- Apply dressings and treatments to wounds, ensuring proper techniques to promote healing and prevent infection
- Provide comprehensive patient care, including both inpatient and outpatient wound ostomy and hyperbaric treatment
- Educate patients and their families about wound care techniques and prevention strategies, teach proper care for ostomies and how to manage continence issues
- Regularly track the progress of wound healing, modify care plans as needed, ensure follow-up care, and support post-discharge, and provide emotional support to patients managing chronic wounds or ostomies
- Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital, educate staff on proper wound care protocols and internal policies when needed
- Stay up to date on the latest wound care techniques, products, and research; participate in continuing education and professional development activities
- Interact with community resources to ensure continuity of care
- Clinic nurses provide hyperbaric therapy to appropriate patients (RN training for hyperbaric therapy is provided)
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
