RN Wound Care – Part Time Days

If you are interested please apply online send your resume to anjimenez@mlkch.org

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of Professional practice and Education Director, wound care serves as a clinical resource to MLKCH staff on issues pertaining to patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas and incontinence. Provides direct patient care for evaluation and education purposes. Establishes and maintains practice standards and provides ongoing staff education.
The Wound Care Nurse (WCN) demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing and utilizes advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge and a scientific approach to problem solving. The Wound Care Nurse establishes standards for patient care and evaluates interventions to improve care. Emphasis on the role components is dependent upon the patient population and the clinical and administrative functions/needs of the unit, Department of Professional practice and Education.
Wound Care Nurse Job is defined by the scope and depth of practice as required by a specific group of patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: pre- and post-operative incision assessment, consultation, education, prosthesis/supply acquisition, and counseling as indicated and coordination of referrals to community health agencies for post-hospitalization care. Additional responsibilities include program development and implementation, development/revision of standards and guidelines, selection and usage oversight of wound, ostomy, and skin care supplies and sleep surfaces in Materials Management, and active participation in Quality Improvement projects. The position is hospital wide, population based rather than unit based.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops, facilitates and coordinates a cost effective wound care/ostomy care program.
Develops Protocols & Practice Standards for managing patients with wound/ostomy and incontinence care needs.
Monitor patient outcomes on an ongoing basis.
Works with the Clinical Educator/Quality Services Manager on the development of education programs specific to Wound /Ostomy /Continence patient care.
Provides educational programs to MLK staff and community groups.
Participates in Multi-disciplinary patient centered case conferences, as appropriate.
Maintains data and statistical reports as requested.
Participates in Quality Improvement.
Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service education programs.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned visit.
Performs other duties as assigned.