RN Wound Care Specialist

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing direct patient care for patients with wound care needs in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Provides both education and clinical interventions that promote patient independence and self care.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct patient wound/skin care.
• Performs conservative instrumental debridement and chemical cauterization of hypertrophic granulation tissue and closed wound edges.
• Initiates and monitors compression therapy for patients with venous insufficiency.
• Assesses patient and develops plan of care.
• Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Communicates with healthcare team to support case management of patients.
• Develops, delivers, and evaluates education programs for patients, staff, and community.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, staff, and community.
• Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Supports the pressure ulcer prevention program.
• Affixes to review of Pressure Ulcer Policy and Procedure, monitors specialty bed utilization.
• Responsible for outpatient clinic services as they pertain to scheduling, treatment, billing, and infection control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Required: Nursing or equivalent education and/or experience
• Minimum of 1 year Required: experience in dedicated wound care
• Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and Registered Nurse
• Within 1-1/2 Yrs: Certified Wound Specialist American Board of Wound Management or Certified Wound Care Certified National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy or Certified Wound Care Nurse Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy, and procedures
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office applications and other applicable clinical applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Benefits

Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.