Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for preserving skin integrity by implementing and monitoring preservation strategies and ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by medical staff. This role involves organizing weekly multidisciplinary rounds for high-risk patients and providing hands-on care for difficult or non-healing wounds.
require an Associate's degree in Nursing (AD), one year of related experience, a valid State RN License, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates must also complete required wound care training within the first 90 days of employment.
Preserving the integrity of the skin by implementing and monitoring skin preservation strategies. Ensuring all wound and skin care protocols are approved by the medical staff. Organizing multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis for high risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds. Providing hands-on wound care for all difficult and non-healing wounds. Serving as a resource to all hospital staff on all issues related to wound and skin care. Ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
AD (Associate's degree in Nursing) required. One (1) year of related experience required. Valid State RN License. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Must complete wound care training in the first 90 days in the role.
BSN preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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