Wound Care RN

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wound Care RN is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring managing the hospital wound care program. Monitors and works to improve clinical outcomes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Registered Nursing License
• 6 Months of Wound Care Experience
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Advanced cardiac life support certification (ACLS)
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgment in decision-making. .

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools and wound care formulary.
• Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost-efficient, and effective skin care wound management for all clinical staff, including: Registered Nurses, Physical Therapist, Nursing Assistants, Dietician, and Medical Doctors.
• Empowers all clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and advocates with physicians.
• Educates staff on protocols that preserve integrity of the skin and promote wound healing.
• Oversees the ulcer prevention and management program including tracking and reporting pressure ulcers.
• Acquisition and appropriate use of specialty beds and other pressure reduction devices, compression devices and wound vacuum systems.
• Identifies patient's needs and communicates that need to the patient's physician.
• Provides basic wound care training and orientation to all new nursing and therapy staff on hire; provides ongoing in-services and training relating to skin and wound care.
• Works with vendors to maintain cost effective wound care formulary.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in marketing programs as needed.