Wound Care Specialist

Trinity Health•Newtown Township, PA

12d•Remote

About The Position

Mercy Home Health Care has a need for a Full-time (1.0 FTE - 40 hours weekly) RN WOCN Consultant. This position is based from our Newtown Square branch office and supports Delaware and Chester Counties. Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job. Mercy Home Health, an agency of Trinity Health At Home, provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable: at home. We are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare! The WOCN is responsible to provide wound care to the patients of Mercy Home Health. Coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound care assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients. Provides patient, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections, and other therapies.

Requirements

Current RN licensure with WOCN required or Certified prepared wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOCN).
Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.
Graduate of an approved nursing education program
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of PA
One (3) years experience as a professional care nurse
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Provide wound care to the patients of Mercy Home Health.
Coordinate treatment to provide comprehensive wound care assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients.
Provide patient, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections, and other therapies.