Wound Care Specialist
About The Position
The Wound Care Specialist works together with Olympic Medical Physicians clinicians to manage and treat the wounds of patients of the OMP Wound Clinic. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients in the clinic. Provides coordination of care for patients. Possesses the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements concerning his or her needs for advanced wound care in the outpatient setting. This includes necessary wound equipment needs and wound care management as deemed necessary or as assigned/ordered by the referring or attending provider. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the outpatient clinical setting. Demonstrates the values contained in the Olympic Medical Center mission and philosophy statements. Supports and promotes a positive image of professional nursing.
Requirements
- BSN required.
- Successful completion of an accredited Wound Management Program.
- Washington State RN license required.
- Wound Care Nurse certification (CWCN) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years’ Wound Care experience in home health, hospital (acute or intensive care) or other health care setting preferred.
- Previous case management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and treat the wounds of patients of the OMP Wound Clinic.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients in the clinic.
- Provide coordination of care for patients.
- Assess data reflecting the patient’s status.
- Interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements concerning his or her needs for advanced wound care in the outpatient setting.
- Manage necessary wound equipment needs and wound care management as deemed necessary or as assigned/ordered by the referring or attending provider.
- Maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the outpatient clinical setting.
- Demonstrate the values contained in the Olympic Medical Center mission and philosophy statements.
- Support and promote a positive image of professional nursing.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
