RN - Wound Program Coordinator
RN - Wound Program Coordinator
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Job Description
The Wound Care Coordinator directs organizes and develops all wound care services in accordance with applicable federal state regulatory and company standards to ensure the delivery of quality patient care is rendered at all times and that the Plan of Care and physician orders are followed with regard to wound care treatments. This position functions independently demonstrates above average communication skills personal integrity and works effectively with patients family members physicians staff and outside agencies as required. The position leads hospital wound education efforts as well as educates patients and family members on wounds and wound care topics. While this position does not specifically supervise clinical staff as the leader of the wound care program in the hospital this person does direct clinical team on wound care treatment. This position requires continuous updating of education and treatment techniques in the delivery of wound care.
Job Code: 100139
License or Certification:
RN Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist required for acute rehab hospitals
RN required for long term acute care hospitals
CPR certification required
Education Training and Years of Experience:
Continuous updating of wound care knowledge through seminars and professional organizations is required
Minimum One Year experience in wound care
Machines Equipment Used:
General office equipment such as telephone copy machine fax machine calculator computer.
Physical Requirements:
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
Ability to lift lower push pull and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds which includes participating in patient mobility activities.
Compliance:
Adheres to the companys Standards of Business Conduct.
Maintains current licensure and/or certifications if applicable.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to speak read write and communicate effectively.
Ability to coordinate analyze observe make decisions and meet deadlines in a detailoriented manner.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor temperature controlled smokefree environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Handicapped accessible.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
Meets established attendance standards.
Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations i.e. before during or after a disaster.
May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
