Wound Care Registered Nurse

Under the direction of the CNO and Wound Care Director, the RN is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of the patient plan of care in regard to Wound Care. Creates and modifies the patient plan of care with the physician and other clinical disciplines to address patient needs, evaluate the effectiveness of care and assess changes to the patient medical condition to ensure healing outcome goals. Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care. Participates in policy development, implementation, competency and training of direct caregivers in the ***** setting. Able to manage a number of patients at the same time with priority setting, high energy and organization. Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director and Medical Director, regarding patient needs.