What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Registered Nurse - Full Time position at Cherry Hill Free Clinic?
Role: Wound Care Registered Nurse responsible for comprehensive wound assessments, treatment planning, and patient care coordination across multiple departments.
- Perform wound assessments, reassessments, and management for diverse patient populations, including neonates, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
- Develop skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown and educate patients, families, and staff on wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, dressings, and therapies.
- Serve as a resource for physicians, wound teams, and clinical staff, providing expert guidance on wound care.
- Utilize current wound management theories and knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to dermal, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and contribute to quality care delivery.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current RN license.
- Minimum of two years experience in medical/surgical or rehabilitation nursing.
- Current BLS certification; CWOCN or CWCN preferred.
- Strong assessment skills, knowledge of wound management principles, and ability to develop skin care programs.