- Functions as a clinical expert consultant in the prevention and management of pressure/vascular ulcers, surgical wounds, and abnormal skin conditions
- Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with urinary and fecal incontinence to prevent skin related problems
- Participates in and uses evidence-based research to identify strategies for improving nursing practice
- Develops and monitors standards of care and assists in the formation of and evaluation of procedures, protocols, and policies related to skincare and pressure ulcer prevention
- Identifies staff educational needs through close collaboration with the Healthcare Team
- Conducts formal and informal educational programs
- Provides clinical mentorship by establishing relationships that serve to guide, orient, coach for the purpose of advancing practice
- Promotes continuous quality improvement in the delivery of effective patient care, products, and services
- Guide bed surface management through authorization and monitoring of specialty beds
- Supervise the use of Wound VAC devices
- Maintains documents and records in compliance with departmental, organizational and external agency requirements
- Must have previous experience in Wound care.
The hospital prohibits discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.
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1 year of wound care experience
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Associates or better in Nursing
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Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
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Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help