Part-Time Weekend RN Wound Care

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the RN Wound Care Coordinator position is to provide wound care prevention and treatment to residents under the direction of attending physicians and/or Medical Director and consistent with established wound care protocols.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration Functions

• Implement and maintain established wound care policies and protocols. Interpret these protocols to physicians, residents, family members and others as appropriate.
• Make recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, DON and Quality Improvement Consultant concerning the wound care protocols, preventive measures and specialty care of residents.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Director of Nursing.

Direct Care Functions

• Confer with RN Team Leaders to identify residents at risk for wounds or those who require assessment of wounds and treatment interventions.
• Provide on-site assessment of residents to determine status and develop plan of care.
• Implement preventive measures and wound care, based on resident assessment and established protocols.
• Provide educational health care services. Make recommendations to the resident concerning nutrition, hydration, positioning, prevention of skin breakdown, management of chronic conditions, etc.
• Document wound care assessments, treatments rendered and communication with residents, families and physicians in the electronic medical record.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved RN diploma program.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a long-term care, hospital, home health or other health related organization.
• Must have previous experience in wound care management.
• Certification as a specialist in wound care management is preferred.