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RN Wound Care Nurse FT Days

Kindred Healthcare

#Registered Nurse #EMR #BLS #Nursing #Healthcare #Performance Improvement #Wound Care #Patient Education #Discharge Planning

Quick overview

The Wound Care Nurse provides specialized nursing care, including wound assessments, development of care plans, and implementation of treatments like negative pressure therapy. They also serve as a clinical resource for staff and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings is required.

associate degreebachelor degreeCritical thinkingPatient educationWound careInterdisciplinary collaborationEMR systemsCare planningDressing changesStaff educationClinical documentationNursing assessmentHyperbaric oxygen therapySkin integrity managementNegative pressure therapyOffloading techniquesTelemetry services

Job description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions.
Our hospital provides 3 different levels of care to include LTACH, inpatient rehab, and outpatient wound care.
Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care.
With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.
Our 12-bed acute rehabilitation unit is designed for patients who are ready to progress to intensive therapy for 15 hours a week.
We also offer outpatient wound care, with 2 treatment rooms and a Hyperbaric oxygen suite with 2 individual chambers.
Job Summary The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns.
This role includes assessment, development of care plans, implementation of treatments, patient and staff education, and documentation in accordance with clinical standards and facility policy.
The nurse acts as a resource and consultant to clinical teams regarding complex wound care management and best practices.
Essential Functions Provides comprehensive wound assessments and collaborates with providers on treatment plans.
Implements and monitors wound care interventions including negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, and offloading techniques.
Coordinates care for patients with complex wounds and ensures continuity through discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
Educates patients, families, and staff regarding wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
Identifies patients at risk for skin breakdown and oversees implementation of prevention protocols.
Serves as a clinical resource and advisor for skin integrity, wound management, and product utilization.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitors outcomes related to wound care.
Maintains documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care.

RN Wound Care Nurse FT Days

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