Job Title: Registered Nurse - Wound Care Profession: Nursing Specialty: Wound Care Duration: 14 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience; Wound and Colostomy experience License: State RN License Certifications: AHA BLS; One of the following: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), Wound Care Certified (WCC) Must-Have: - Med/Surg Nursing experience - Wound Care experience - Colostomy Care experience Description: Conduct health assessment interviews focused on wound, ostomy, and continence-related care. Perform focused physical assessments and develop plans of care based on diagnoses and individual client needs. Recommend medications and treatments as appropriate. Develop, revise, and evaluate standards of care; assist in the selection of supplies, technology, and equipment. Assess and document patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided by the clinical staff. Work collaboratively with the health care team and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated. Teach, counsel, and assist individuals and families in assuming responsibility for the prevention of complications related to ostomies, wounds, or continence problems. Develop, provide, and evaluate staff education programs, including new employee orientation and continuing education programs. Provide comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries and initiate preventative measures. Communicate challenges identified, including ethical issues and conflict resolution. Collaborate to initiate and recommend best practices based on prudent assessments. Participate in quality improvement activities, including incidence and prevalence studies. Provide culturally competent patient, family, and staff education consistent with diverse belief systems. Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and information. Achieve and maintain a level of professional competency through engaged clinical practice. Identify community resources helpful to clients and assist them in utilizing these resources. Manage rented equipment related to wound care, such as specialty beds and Negative Pressure Devices.
