RN Wound Care - Prn

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

13h

About The Position

The RN Wound Care nurse coordinates comprehensive wound assessments and plans of care, including goals, treatment implementation, and evaluation of outcomes for patients throughout the organization. The role provides education to residents, families, and staff on wound management, pressure-ulcer prevention, support surfaces, dressing selection, and related therapies, and serves as a resource for physicians and clinical staff. The nurse also participates in organizational performance improvement and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care; supervises assigned nursing personnel; collaborates with healthcare professionals; coordinates ancillary staff; and provides direct or indirect care to patients across developmental ages. The position requires current Georgia Registered Nurse licensure, at least two years of medical/surgical or rehabilitation nursing experience, and current BCLS certification. CWOCN or CWCN certification is preferred. The nurse must maintain professional nursing standards, follow organizational policies, complete required education and competency evaluations, and provide age-appropriate, safe, respectful, and evidence-informed care. The work takes place in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with moderate noise, with possible exposure to high noise, bright lights, limited hazardous substances or body fluids, and infectious organisms. Work may involve changing tasks, stressful periods, fluctuating workloads, and scheduling as needed, including overtime. Physical demands include frequent standing and walking, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying, as well as occasional sitting, climbing, twisting, and reaching above the shoulder.

Requirements

Current Georgia Registered Nurse licensure.
At least two years of experience in medical/surgical or rehabilitation nursing.
Current BCLS certification.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment, and management in accordance with policy.
Knowledge of gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and dermal anatomy, physiology, and disorders; wound staging; wound prevention and management; ostomy care; and incontinence.
Knowledge of surgical procedures and postoperative care for residents undergoing bowel surgery.
Ability to develop and implement care plans, policies, procedures, and resident/family teaching plans, and evaluate their effectiveness.
Ability to interpret resident-status data and provide care appropriate to developmental and age-specific needs.
Ability to assess and reassess pain and use appropriate pain-management techniques.
Ability to provide treatments and services within the scope of licensure.
Knowledge of medication administration appropriate to resident age and clinical condition, including the five medication rights.
Ability to identify and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs and communicate with social services or discharge planners as appropriate.
Ability to coordinate interdisciplinary care and communicate clearly with nurse managers, nursing staff, physicians, patients, and other healthcare providers.
Ability to maintain current professional knowledge, complete required education and competencies, and comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Ability to work in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with moderate noise and possible exposure to high noise, bright lights, limited hazardous substances or body fluids, and infectious organisms.
Near-normal hearing and vision, including ability to hear alarms, telephone, and normal speech; see near and far; and distinguish colors.
Good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination; ability to perform repetitive tasks or motions.
Ability to stand and walk continuously during a shift; frequently bend, stoop, push, pull, and lift or carry up to 20 pounds; lift or carry more than 20 pounds with assistance; and occasionally sit, climb, twist at the waist, lift or carry more than 50 pounds with assistance, and reach above the shoulder.
Ability to adapt to changing tasks, stressful situations, and fluctuating workloads; work may be scheduled as needed, including overtime.

Nice To Haves

Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) certification.
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) certification.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate wound assessments, reassessments, treatment plans, goals, interventions, and evaluation of outcomes.
Educate residents, families, and staff on wound management, pressure-ulcer prevention, support surfaces, dressing selection, ostomy care, incontinence, and related therapies.
Serve as a resource for physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital staff; communicate and coordinate with healthcare professionals and departments.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; revise plans as indicated by patient response and evaluate effectiveness.
Supervise assigned nursing personnel and coordinate or supervise patient care and ancillary staff as needed.
Participate in organizational performance improvement and compile data for research studies; integrate research findings into clinical practice.
Develop skin-care programs to prevent skin breakdown and apply current wound-management principles to acute and chronic wounds.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for wound prevention and care, ostomy care, incontinence, and management of draining wounds, fistulae, or tubes.
Provide pre- and post-operative assessments and education for residents and families, including education for residents undergoing surgery resulting in an ostomy.
Assess and manage pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate residents about pain management.
Provide age-appropriate care and interpret resident data to identify age-specific needs.
Administer medications according to age and clinical condition, follow the five medication rights, and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Maintain resident safety, confidentiality, and documentation according to current standards and practices.
Provide staff in-services on wound prevention and care, ostomy care, and incontinence.
Stay current with wound-care advances through continuing education, seminars, conferences, and professional societies.
Evaluate clinical products and equipment, meet with sales representatives, and make product or equipment recommendations.
Operate equipment correctly and safely and function flexibly and effectively in stressful situations.
Follow organizational policies, professional requirements, conduct standards, dress code, and required training and competency evaluations.
Communicate the organization’s mission and maintain professional, helpful interactions with patients, families, coworkers, and other departments.
Report suspected illegal or unethical behavior to a supervisor or Compliance Officer and use role-based access to electronic protected health information only as necessary for job functions.