Wound Care Registered Nurse PT

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Looking to change the world? That’s not you. But you are looking to change your patient’s world, one wound at a time. As a Wound Care nurse, your calling takes you across the spectrum of health care: emergency departments, urgent care clinics, inpatient care, outpatient care, long-term care, and home health. Your specialized skillset fills a growing, vital need in the treatment of complex patient wounds like ulcers, burns, pressure injuries, diabetic foot wounds and skin tears. When working with patient wounds, you understand the road to healing is long and challenging. You take pride in the process because you understand that in a world of “instant results”, some things take time. That’s why you’re a different kind of nurse, one with heart. And that’s why you’ll fit right in here. Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you will bring to this critical nursing role.

Requirements

Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Experience in specialized area of care

Nice To Haves

BSN
Current WCN certification.

Responsibilities

Prevent, assess, and treat chronic and acute wounds.
Perform specialized procedures: removing dead tissue, cleaning wounds, and bandaging.
Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for your patients to promote wound healing and/or prevent skin breakdown.
Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate wound care.
Educate staff, patient, and caregivers on wound care protocols.
Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
Monitor and execute Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
Advise and consult with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.