Wound/Skin Care Coordinator

We offer the Following :

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements : The facility Wound / Skin Care Coordinator, duties and responsibilities as a result of education, experience and NHC orientation, and ongoing corporate learning.

CLINICAL :

1. Adhere to established medical / nursing practice standards and facility policies and procedures

2. Provide wound care consultations and educational support to residents and their family regarding wound care management.

3. Provide clinical support and coordination for wound care services on a weekly and as needed consultative basis.

4. Facilitate consultations by specially trained wound care physicians as necessary.

5. Contribute to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure ulcers.

6. Function as a resource to staff for wound product selection and use.

7. Assist in the development of key clinicians to facilitate the skin and wound care program.

Contribute to discharge planning meetings on units managing patients with wound.

MANAGEMENT / EDUCATION :

1. Develop and provide staff training to develop wound care skills for the bedside nurses.

2. Contribute to the needs assessment and competency development related to wound care for clinical staff providing direct patient care.

3. Participate in the facility multidisciplinary wound care rounds.

4. Contribute to nursing orientation with a focus on skin assessment, documentation and prevention of pressure ulcers.

5. Monitor the appropriate use of specialty beds using criteria approved by the hospital.

Qualifications :

At least one year of experience in wound care and acute care experience. Case management and discharge planning experience are preferred. Certification, Registration, or Licensure : Current R.N. license; current CPR certification for the Healthcare Provider (BLS); Wound Certification preferred (AAWM or WOCN certifying bodies preferred).

Education / Experience :

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and / or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and / or the CBA, depending on the position.