Wound Clinician

Encompass Health • Katy, TX

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About The Position

The Wound Care Clinician supports the hospital’s wound care program and helps ensure high standards of patient care. The role includes assisting with wound evaluations and care planning, documenting patient care problems and progress, and working with interdisciplinary teams to carry out treatment plans and educate patients and families. The clinician also contributes to hospital-wide wound care education initiatives and orders appropriate specialty equipment with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Active state licensure as a clinician (RN, LPN/LVN, PT, or OT).
• CPR certification.
• Keep wound care knowledge current through seminars and professional organizations.
• Minimum of two years of experience in wound care.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Wound Care and Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wound evaluation and development of appropriate plans 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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time 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.

What This Job Offers

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