Wound Care Nurse- RN

Summary: Plans, coordinates and provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical staff members in relation to wound care. Scope of work may be modified by state specific rules under the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the ostomy care for patients on units
• Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff for complex wound drainage, drainage confinement, skin protection, and the prevention of pressure necrosis (skin deterioration and skin loss)
• Develops and conducts educational programs for staff
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs
• Develops a patient care plan and determines the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement the care plan
• Selects the stoma (opening) site on the patient prior to surgery, based on the patient's anatomy, activity level, and lifestyle
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing.

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid RN- Nursing license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience: 

• Two years of nursing experience preferred.
• 1 year experience as a Wound Nurse