Wound Clinician

Encompass Health • Katy, TX

2d

About The Position

The Wound Care Clinician is a licensed healthcare professional who supports the hospital’s wound care program and helps ensure high standards of patient care. The clinician assists with wound evaluation and development of appropriate plans of care, documents patient care problems and progress, and orders specialty equipment with supervisor approval. The role also involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to carry out treatment plans, educating patients and families, and leading hospital-wide wound care education initiatives. Ongoing professional learning is required to keep wound care knowledge current.

Requirements

• Active state licensure as a clinician in one of the following: RN, LPN/LVN, PT, or OT.
• CPR certification is required.
• At least two years of experience in wound care.
• Continuous updating of wound care knowledge through seminars and professional organizations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Wound Care and Management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wound evaluation and development of an appropriate plan of care for wounds.
• Document patient care problems and progress.
• Order appropriate specialty equipment for patients with supervisor approval.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families.
• Lead hospital-wide wound care education initiatives.
• Continuously update wound care knowledge through seminars and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Supportive, inclusive, and caring work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed