Wound Care Specialist

3 weeks ago

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States The Alden Network Full time
Job Summary

As a Wound Care Coordinator at The Alden Network, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality wound care services to our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients with various types of wounds, including ostomies, draining wounds, fistulae, stomas, and soft tissue injuries. You will also supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nurses in relation to wound care, treatments, prevention, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate wound care treatments and protocols
• Assess and document wound status and skin care
• Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician
• Review treatment orders for completeness and accuracy of transcription of the physician's order
• Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy
• Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy
• Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention
• Assist as necessary with the physician/consultant during wound care rounds
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician
• Obtain/assist in wound specimen collection as ordered by the physician
• Update the family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes on wound assessment

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN or LPN in the state of Illinois
• Current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures
• Demonstrates interest and/or knowledge in the care of the aged
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Ability to make independent decisions when such circumstances warrant
• Ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, personnel, government agencies personnel, and the general public
• Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Right attitude of being personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met
• Function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, visitors, personnel, and support agencies
• Good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, young, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., throughout the day
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) Aids and Hepatitis B viruses

Essential Functions

• Ensure that all nursing procedures and protocols are followed in accordance with established policies
• Directly supervise the nurses, CNA's and other members of the IDT that wound care treatments and protocols are followed accordingly
• Directly supervise the wound technicians on wound care protocols
• Responsible/oversees for assessing and documenting wound status and skin care
• Administer or assist with wound treatments as ordered by the physician
• Review treatment orders for completeness of information and accuracy of transcription of the physician's order
• Review wound assessments for completeness and accuracy
• Complete weekly skin report and send to nurse consultant and pharmacy
• Educate facility staff on pressure ulcer prevention
• Assist as necessary with the physician/consultant during wound care rounds
• Arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services needed for wound care as ordered by the physician
• Obtain/assist in wound specimen collection as ordered by the physician
• Update the family/responsible party and attending physician for any changes on wound assessment
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer and be able to evaluate the delivery of care
• Attends and actively participate in customer care plan conference
• Consult with other nurses, management, and other related health professionals to assist in assessing, planning, and delivering and evaluating patient care
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and courses
• Make written and oral reports including recommendations concerning the wound care program
• Ensure that the wound assessment reflects that the care plan is being followed
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's Quality Assurance program for the Wound Care Program
• Coordinate facility wound audits with the nursing staff
• Make daily rounds to assure that nursing personnel are performing required duties related to the wound care program, and to assure that wound care protocols and procedures are being followed
• Communicate with the IDT, wound progress of patients; make entries on the 24-hour report as necessary
• Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for our customers
• Complete required forms upon the customer's admission, transfer, and/or discharge
• Attend staff meetings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

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