Wound Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Wound Program Coordinator

Full-time!

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altamonte Springs

Tremendous professional abilities

Life-changing results

BE THE CONNECTION.

In your role as a Wound Care Program Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to be the connection between your strong professional abilities and exceptional patient care that sets the standard. Apply your outstanding skills and knowledge in a different, more meaningful way. Make the most of your unique combination of talent, passion, and ambition with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.

What Makes Encompass Health Careers Different-and Better :

Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special : A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac / pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.

Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying : A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity :

Wound Care Program Coordinator

• Completes wound assessment, develops appropriate plan of care, and initiates wound care regimen.
• Documents patient care problems, progress, and goals on the Plan of Care.
• Reviews and edits Plan of Care on a regular basis.
• Conducts wound rounds per hospital policy.
• Assesses and interprets patient's condition; reports abnormal findings to supervisor and physician.
• Seeks input from patients / families / referral sources on needs, quality, and satisfaction of care.
• Maintains a current list of patients with skin care needs.
• Orders appropriate specialty equipment for patients (e.g. bed, mattress) with supervisor approval.
• Identifies specific discharge needs for patients.
• Stays current via newspapers, periodicals, industry materials, associations, and the internet.
• Follows appropriate universal precautions during the delivery of care.
• Uses proper lifting and body mechanics while delivering care to patients.
• Administers medication per policy and licensure regulations and completes appropriate documentation.
• Identifies / stages / records wounds as required by the CMS Quality Reporting program.
• Knows detailed responsibilities required of position.
• Proactively learns new practices, services, regulations, programs, etc.
• Shares responsibility for gaps in product, practice, or regulatory knowledge.
• Understands and utilizes the company resource structure.
• Networks with hospital staff and peer-level staff to share best practices.
• Organizes, plans, and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
• Meets position requirements and performs essential functions.
• Successfully completes all assigned training and annual skills competency as determined by the hospital based on new responsibilities, specialized equipment, high risk / problem prone / or low volume procedures including but not limited to emergency response techniques.

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Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one if eligible, including :

About Us :

Helping patients regain hope and independence, Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care. We operate rehabilitation hospitals and offer home health and hospice care in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Following the Encompass Way, we are driven by our core values : We proudly set the standard, lead with empathy, do what's right, focus on the positive, and remain stronger together.

Realize the powerful difference you can make. Take this opportunity to join our team.

To learn more about us, please visit us online at encompasshealth.com

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