RN (Nurse) IP Wound Care Full Time

Description POSITION SUMMARY : Provides

clinical consultation and support to staff and patients regarding

the management of complex wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies,

fistulas, and incontinence. Responsibilities include ensuring

evidence-based practice for skin integrity, wound management and

incontinence care. Manages and monitors wound care programs to

ensure quality patient outcomes. Collaborates with the health care

team to develop effective patient education. Develops and

implements educational programs for patients, staff and other

health care providers. Requirements EDUCATON : Graduate of an

accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :

Current NM nursing license and BLS issued through American Heart

Association. Specialty certification in wound care awarded by a

nationally accredited certifying body (e.g., CWCN, CWON, or CWOCN)

preferred. SKILLS : Excellent oral / written communications skills.

Ability to assess, plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational

programs. Ability to develop interdisciplinary collaboration.

Excellent teaching and problem-solving skills. Ability to read,

write, and communicate verbally in English. Ability to read, write,

and communicate verbally in Spanish preferred. EXPERIENCE : Two

years of acute care experience. Experience managing complex wounds

and ostomies required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION : Responsible to :

Director of Wound Care, Clinical Director of Wound Care, and

Director of Patient Care for nursing supervision. ENVIRONMENT :

• Bloodborne pathogens B Multiple simultaneous activities around

patient care and staff development. Exposure to infectious diseases

and x-rays. Subject to varying, unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to handle emergency / crisis situations,

prolonged or considerable standing and walking. Has knowledge of

and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes

and / or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity

within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination

required. Operates various hospital equipment, machines and

instrumentations, computer, telephone, beeper.