Job description

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds. Provides direct patient care assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff. Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.

Essential Functions

Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds
Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification
Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator
Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator any change of wound status
Assists in planning patient’s care for treatment of wounds and prevention of wounds
Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation
Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans
Educates staff on products available for use in hospital
Evaluates culture results, wound progression, and collaborates with physician and Wound Care Coordinator on treatment plan
Assists as needed with completion of root cause analysis and CMS quality data reporting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques
Knowledge of wound care
Knowledge in wound debridement as indicated within level and scope of practice
Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education