Wound Care Specialist - RN

Wound Care Specialist - RN

Wound Care Specialist - RN
Wound Care Specialist - RN near Arvada, CO
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Location
Arvada, CO; Denver, CO
Salary
Up to $1
Education
Bachelor of Science
Category
Nurse
Experience Required
At least 2 Years
Short Description
Wound Care Specialist - RN
Required Skills
Wound Care,RN, WOCN, Ostomy, Clinical Experience,Skin Integrity,Physical Therapy,Assessment,Patient Care,Educator, Safety Measures,Current BLS Certification
Recruiter
Nyna Goldberg
Date Updated
7/29/2010
Skills Required
Wound Care,RN, WOCN, Ostomy, Clinical Experience,Skin Integrity,Physical Therapy,Assessment,Patient Care,Educator, Safety Measures,Current BLS Certification
Job Description
Wound Care Specialist - RN
Wound Care Specialist will be certified in WOCN and have the responsibility and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound care. Provides direct patient care and education to assigned patients.
The Wound Care Specialist is active in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities, and hospital activities to ensure individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient populations admitted.
What you will be doing:
~ Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Wound Care Specialist competency checklist.
~ Provides consultation and assistance to staff/caregivers regarding wound management of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN).
~ Assesses patient to determine etiological factors for skin breakdown (per state guidelines if LPN/LVN). Develops comprehensive wound management plan and assists staff in wound care when indicated.
~ Serves as a primary wound care educator for patients / families with wound care issues.
~ Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in Hospital's policies and procedures.
~Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to Hospital's policies and procedures.
~ Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.
~ Adheres to Hospital policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
An ideal candidate must have:
~ 6-12 months of experience in a clinical setting
~ License in specialty area in state where currently practicing
~ Current BLS certification
~ RN, LPN/LVN - CWOCN or CWS preferred
Education:
~ Must have WOCN
~ RN: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing Preferred
~ Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
~ PT: Bachelor's, master's or doctorate from an accredited school in physical therapy
~ OT: Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited school in occupational therapy
This job will be paid on an hourly basis depending on exprerience along with a comprehensive benefit package.
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