The Wound Care Nurse functions under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager and the clinic physician. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for assisting in the management and treatment of patients with chronic, non-healing wounds, ostomies, abdominal stomas, ulcers and other skin conditions.

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Essential Duties:

• Accurately performs and documents patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Evaluates progress and outcomes.
• Assesses, determines classification, stages, measures, and photographs wounds accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Documents care plans and progress toward goals.
• Provides patient and family teaching as it pertains to the treatment plan, procedures, and preventative measures throughout the course of treatment.
• Provides direct care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Works cooperatively and actively participates with other members of the care team. Assists other team members to help balance the workload.
• Participates in continuous quality and performance improvement. Communicates observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement.
• May provide input into the budgetary planning process and contributes to the cost effectiveness of services, products, and programs provided by the center.
• Maintains positive relationships with all customers. Maintains a positive attitude and remains patient focused.
• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards as well as Center policies and procedures.
• Responsible for personal and professional development.
• Maintains ethical practices and HIPAA requirements.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation in the Center’s EMR.

US Wound Care and Hyperbaric Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer.