Wound Care Treatment Nurse

Job Summary

Deliver direct and indirect nursing care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, various types of fistulae, stomas, soft tissue injuries and other wound types, and supervise nursing activities related to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise nurses, CNAs, and other members of the IDT to ensure wound care treatments and protocols are followed.
• Supervise wound technicians on wound care protocols.
• Absess and document wound status and skin care.
• Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Review treatment orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy.
• Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention.
• Assist with physician/consultant during wound care rounds.
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician.
• Obtain/wind specimen collection as ordered by the physician.
• Update family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes in wound assessment.
• Aid in developing a written plan of care for each customer, identifying their needs and evaluating care delivery.
• Attend and participate in customer care plan conferences.
• Consult with other nurses, management, and related health professionals to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in in-service education programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses.
• Make written and oral reports, including recommendations for the wound care program.
• Ensure the wound assessment reflects that the care plan is being followed.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance program for the Wound Care Program.
• Coordinate facility wound audits with the nursing staff.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing required duties related to the wound care program and that protocols and procedures are being followed.
• Communicate with the IDT about wound progress of patients and make entries on the 24-hour report as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for customers.
• Complete required forms upon customer admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Attend staff meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the state of Illinois.
• CPR certificate or certification within two weeks of employment.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated interest and/or knowledge in the care of the aged.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, personnel, government agencies personnel, and the general public.
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.

Physical Requirements

• Able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, visitors, personnel, and support agencies.
• Good general health and emotional stability.
• Able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., throughout the day.
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.