Lead Wound Specialist

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Wound Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Wound Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Wound/Ostomy Team Lead is a Physical Therapist who provides professional care in accordance with the multidisciplinary plan of care and in conjunction with physician treatment plans. The Lead conducts comprehensive assessment, establishes a plan of care for complex wound and ostomy patients and conducts regular re-evaluation of prevention of skin care issues and of healing. Our team is amazing, we consider ourselves a family who work hard to support each other and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. If that is you, come be a part of what makes us great and apply today!

• You will be providing guidance to staff in the implementation of protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown including selection of appropriate support surfaces
• You will be evaluating responses to treatment and progress of wound healing and adjust as necessaryYou will be establishing protocol guidelines for skin risk assessment and management of skin issues and recommend skin and wound care products for various indications and set parameters for use
• You will be tracking outcomes and identify skin and wound care issues and initiate quality improvement activities for wound care program
• You will be coordinating unit activities in support of wound and ostomy care practices

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN), or Wound Care Certified, or Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN), or Advance Practice Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse, or Wound Ostomy Nurse Certified
• Doctorate Degree, or Masters Degree

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Southern Hills Hospital is a 260 bed acute care hospital. We provide emergency and pediatric emergency services. Our facility also offers a behavioral health unit serving teens and adults, an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center and a dedicated orthopedic and spine unit. In addition, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center provides women with top level care with our OB-GYN, Level II NICU, diagnostic imaging and surgical services. We are also certified by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, in disease-specific areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Wound Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.