Registered Nurse, Wound Care
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Job Summary
The Wound Care Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering specialized wound care services including patient assessment direct care clinical staff education and family instruction to ensure effective treatment outcomes and support rehabilitation goals.
Essential Functions- Perform patient assessments to identify wound care needs and appropriate interventions.
- Evaluate patient progress and wound healing outcomes adjusting care plans as needed.
- Initiate and implement nursing interventions tailored to the patients condition.
- Provide direct wound care based on patient condition and age-specific needs.
- Educate patients and families on wound care procedures prevention strategies and discharge instructions.
- Provide clinical staff education related to wound care treatment plans procedures and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requires strong assessment planning and communication skills.
Must be able to collaborate across disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
Knowledge Skills & AbilitiesThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Care Nurse program.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in wound care required.
License: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Certifications: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required; ACLS preferred; WOCN certification preferred.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 a ... View more
