What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Wound Care Center position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role Overview
Provides expert wound, ostomy, and skin care management within the Wound Center and offers consultation to acute care units.
Key Responsibilities
Provides expert wound, ostomy, and skin care management within the Wound Center and offers consultation to acute care units.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage patient care through assessments, treatments, and effective communication.
- Clarify physician orders and interpret patient data to tailor care plans.
- Ensure understanding of wound, ostomy, and skin care plans among care teams and patients.
- Document patient responses and provide tailored education based on age, cultural, and cognitive needs.
- Perform bedside lab testing and quality control in accordance with policies.
- Educate patients and families, including discharge instructions and product evaluations.
- Collaborate with staff, utilize the nursing process, and contribute to program development.
- Maintain knowledge of current trends, standards, and industry best practices.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure in Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
- Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teaching skills.
- Knowledge of wound, skin, and ostomy care, and ability to perform related procedures.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to regulatory standards.