Wound Care Supervisor

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists manager with maintaining patient schedule, coordinating treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments, efficiency, and flow within the department. Helps develop and follow plans of care. Provides scheduled wound treatments as ordered by physician. Assists with patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies. Assists with performance improvement plan of the organization. Obtains Super User status in Wound Expert program. Preceptor for new hires.

Requirements

Graduate of state approved school of nursing and has passed the stat board examination
Current state RN Licensure or LPN Licensure with intent to pursue RN
Current BLS Certification
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
Basic Computer Skills
Knowledgeable of the anatomy and physiology and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems
Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patient with acute and chronic wounds
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social service/discharge planner as appropriate
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians
Consults other healthcare professional/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’ needs
Documentation meets current standards and practices
Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Follows Code of Conduct policy
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
Maintains regulatory requirements
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission statement of the organization
Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner
Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer
Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner
Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers
Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments
Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers
It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures
Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected
As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position
This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred
2 years minimum of wound care experience
Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies

Responsibilities

Maintaining patient schedule
Coordinating treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments, efficiency, and flow within the department
Developing and following plans of care
Providing scheduled wound treatments as ordered by physician
Assisting with patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies
Assisting with performance improvement plan of the organization
Obtaining Super User status in Wound Expert program
Preceptor for new hires
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy
Follows skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patient
Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group
Operates all equipment correctly and safely
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served
Ability to follow plan of care
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure
Demonstrates ability to assist with a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families
Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and clinical condition
Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families; communicates with social service/discharge planner as appropriate
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Demonstrates ability to assist with in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians
Consults other healthcare professional/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient’ needs
Documentation meets current standards and practices
Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
Follows Code of Conduct policy
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean
Completes annual educational requirements
Maintains regulatory requirements
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion
Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled
Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Communicates the mission statement of the organization
Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner
Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer
Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner
Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers
Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments
Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers
It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures
Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected
As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position
This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable