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.