Description
At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
Manages facility wound care program including standards of care and practice related to wound, ostomy, and continence patient care needs. In addition, will provide direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses, and act as consultative service to affiliated healthcare agencies.
Essential Functions
Develops and implements the facility wound care program in conjunction with the national standardization process, to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary and WCC referral criteria
Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost efficient and effective wound care for all clinical staff
Acts as primary consultant to Wound Care Clinicians
Serves as a consultant to facility staff and advocates with physicians; through training and support, enables clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and initiate plans of care
Provides ongoing education to staff on products available for use in hospital
Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification
Provides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure injuries
Consults on any wound that does not show measurable signs of healing within two weeks
In consultation with the physician, assists the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management and wound prevention
Makes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provides evidence-based research support as needed
Reviews medical records of patients with wounds
Ensures that wound assessments, care plans, and treatments are clearly and correctly documented and that appropriate wound related treatments are being provided
Investigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds through the completion of root cause analysis (RCA) and develops, in conjunction with nursing leadership, action plans based on RCA findings
Participates in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up and agency performance improvement initiatives
Participates in CMS quality data reporting through completion of wound related LTRAX data set records
Collaborates with Support Center Clinical Operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary.
Assists as needed with training of new hire Wound Care Coordinators within the Hospital Division
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with all hospital departments, and for the effective instruction of individuals and groups including patients, their families
Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and use problem-solving techniques
Knowledge in wound care consistent with NPIAP, AHCPR, WOCN, and CDC guidelines
Knowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practice
Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team
Program management skills
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Degree from an accredited nursing program
Licenses/Certifications
Current state RN license; BSN preferred
Professional certification WOCN CWS, or WCC or obtain certification within 12 months of employment
BLS required
Experience
1-3 years licensed professional nursing experience with previous experience as an acute care nurse