Wound Care Coordinator FT

ScionHealth•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the facility wound care program and standards of care and practice for wound, ostomy, and continence patient care. Provides direct patient care, assists staff nurses, and serves as a consultative resource to affiliated healthcare agencies. The role develops and implements wound care protocols, documentation tools, formulary guidance, referral criteria, standards, competencies, policies, and procedures. It provides staff education and consultation, evaluates wounds, supports treatment planning and prevention, and promotes clear documentation and evidence-based care. The coordinator also participates in quality monitoring, performance improvement, CMS quality data reporting, and wound-related adverse-event investigations.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Current state RN license.
Professional certification in WOCN, CWS, or WCC, or obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
BLS certification required.
1–3 years of licensed professional nursing experience, including previous acute care nursing experience.
Knowledge of wound care consistent with NPIAP, AHCPR, WOCN, and CDC guidelines.
Knowledge of wound debridement within the individual's level and scope of practice.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for maintaining working relationships and instructing individuals and groups, including patients and families.
Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to serve as a resource to nursing staff in complex wound management.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team.
Program management skills.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the facility wound care program, including patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary, and WCC referral criteria.
Establish standards of care, competencies, policies, and procedures for quality, cost-efficient, and effective wound care.
Act as the primary consultant to Wound Care Clinicians and a resource to facility staff; support staff in assessing wounds, recommending protocols, and initiating plans of care.
Educate staff on products available for use in the hospital.
Evaluate wounds on admission and on an ongoing basis to determine treatment plans and identify problems early.
Consult on patients with pressure injuries and wounds that do not show measurable signs of healing within two weeks.
Work with physicians and primary nurses to develop wound management and prevention plans; recommend changes to wound care orders and provide evidence-based research support as needed.
Review medical records for patients with wounds and ensure wound assessments, care plans, treatments, and related documentation are appropriate and complete.
Investigate wound-related adverse events through root cause analysis and develop action plans with nursing leadership based on findings.
Participate in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up, and agency performance improvement initiatives.
Complete wound-related LTRAX data set records for CMS quality data reporting.
Collaborate with Support Center Clinical Operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary.
Assist with training new-hire Wound Care Coordinators within the Hospital Division.
Perform other related duties as assigned.