RN, Wound Care Full Time Days
About The Position
The Wound Care Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns. The role involves assessing patients, developing care plans, implementing treatments, educating patients and staff, and documenting care in accordance with clinical standards and facility policy. The nurse also serves as a resource and consultant to clinical teams on complex wound care management and best practices. This full-time position is based at St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, Georgia, and is part of the ScionHealth network. The hospital provides advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services and has received multiple recognitions and disease-specific certifications.
Requirements
- Postsecondary certificate, diploma, or program completion from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure in the state of practice upon hire.
- Wound care certification (WOCN, CWS, or WCC) within one year.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) within the facility-specified time frame upon hire.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in wound and skin care.
- Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based wound healing practices.
- Ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care protocols.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and documentation.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical tasks required in patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field.
- Prior experience in wound care.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive wound assessments and collaborate with providers on treatment plans.
- Implement and monitor wound care interventions, including negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, and offloading techniques.
- Coordinate care for patients with complex wounds and support continuity through discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
- Educate patients, families, and staff about wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Identify patients at risk for skin breakdown and oversee implementation of prevention protocols.
- Serve as a clinical resource and advisor regarding skin integrity, wound management, and product utilization.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and monitor wound care outcomes.
- Maintain documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care.
- Provide input on wound care supplies and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
