Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Vitruvian Health•Dalton, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care under the direction of the Clinical Director and Wound Care educator. Working autonomously, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients as a case manager, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for wound care and ostomy clients according to age-specific criteria. The RN coordinates patient care with medical and clinical staff, participates in work groups and teams, and encourages education in current wound care best practices. The RN works within the State Practice Act and follows hospital policies and procedures. The position works in an acute health care setting with adult, neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients who have a range of wound- and ostomy-related medical problems.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing.
Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
Previous wound care experience.
BLS certification.
Credentialing by a nationally accredited wound care program is required within 2 years of employment if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Credentialing by a nationally accredited wound care program.
Certification by a nationally accredited wound care body, such as CWCN, CWS, or WCC.
Ostomy certification by a nationally accredited ostomy body, such as OMS or CCON.
Two years of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the Clinical Director and Wound Care educator.
Manage assigned patients by planning, implementing, and evaluating wound care and ostomy care according to age-specific criteria.
Coordinate patient care efforts and plans with medical and clinical staff.
Participate in work groups and teams.
Encourage education in current best practice standards of wound care.
Work within the State Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures.