Wound Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Two (2) years as an RN.
• Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Experience in skin and wound care.
• Certification in Wound and Ostomy.
• Wound Vac Experience.

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and/or a physician, assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers.
• Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Provides discharge teaching as requested.
• With guidance of a certified wound care nurse and and/or a physician, implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
• Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices.
• Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education.
• Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge.
• Participates in the Skin Care Committee. As a member, assists in the evaluation of products used, including specialty beds and mattresses and makes recommendations to the committee.
• Participates in quarterly Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Studies and participates in performance improvement activities related to analysis of results.
• May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible