Wound Care Nurse
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Kingston Springs
Posted on: September 13, 2023
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Job Description:
The Wound Care Nurse provides 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. The Plan of Care and physician orders are followed with
regard to wound care treatments. This position functions under the
direction of an RN or physician, demonstrating 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 guide clinical team on wound care
treatment. This position requires continuous updating of education
and treatment techniques in the delivery of wound care. Find out
more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required
experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Job Code:
100813QualificationsLicense or Certification:- LPN license active
in the state- Certification in Wound Care and Management- CPR
certification requiredEducation, Training and Years of Experience:-
Continuous updating of wound care knowledge through seminars and
professional organizations is required. - Minimum two years
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. Reasonable assistance
may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are
undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.Compliance:-
Adheres to the company's 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 detail-oriented manner.- Ability
to work independently without constant supervision.Environmental
Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free
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:- Has regular,
reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.- Ability to
work shift(s) as assigned by management which may include weekdays,
weekends, evenings, night shifts, religious and/or legal holidays.-
Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID
badge.- 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.
Keywords: Encompass Health, Franklin , Wound Care Nurse, Healthcare , Kingston Springs, Tennessee
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