WOUND CARE SUPERVISOR
On-siteEdison, Georgia, United States
EXPIREDEdison, Georgia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Coordinate wound assessments, treatment plans, and care evaluations for patients across the organization. Supervise assigned nursing personnel, collaborate with physicians and clinical staff, and provide education to residents, families, and staff on wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, and ostomy care. Serve as a resource for interdisciplinary teams, revise care plans based on resident response, and compile data for research studies. Maintain current knowledge in wound care theory and attend continuing education to integrate new advances into clinical practice.
Required Qualifications
- Current GA Nursing Licensure
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in medical/surgical, rehabilitation nursing
- Active American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Basic Computer Skills
- Near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice
- Near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Good manual dexterity
- Good eye-hand foot coordination
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion
- Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking
- Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance
- Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder
- Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management of all patients and per policy
- Knowledgeable of the anatomy and physiology and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems
- Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to resident with acute and chronic wounds
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of staging system of wounds
- Develops skin care programs to prevent skin breakdown of resident
- Knowledgeable of surgical procedures and postoperative course of residents undergoing bowel surgery
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill to develop and implement policies and procedures to manage residents with draining wounds, fistulae and/or tubes; wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the resident population served
- Able to interpret data about the resident's status in order to identify each resident's age specific needs and provide care needed by the resident group
- Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the resident's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan for effectiveness
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the resident regarding pain management
- Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure
- Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate
- Provides education to all residents undergoing surgery that result in an ostomy. Provides pre- and post-op assessments and resident/family education
- Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers
- Knowledgeable of medications and their correct administration based on age of the resident and clinical condition
- Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
- Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of residents and families; communicates with social service/discharge planner as appropriate
- Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Is a resource person to physicians, nursing and other hospital staff Provides in-services on wound prevention, wound care, ostomy care and incontinence for the nursing staff
- Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse managers, nursing staff and physicians
- Consults other healthcare professional/departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs
- Documentation meets current standards and practices
- Compiles data for research studies
- Integrates research findings into clinical practice
- Attends seminars, conferences, continuing education classes in the areas of wound prevention, wound management and ostomies. Participates in professional societies. Stays current with changes, new advances/treatment in wound care
- Serves as a liaison between physicians, residents and manufacturers of clinical products
- Knowledgeable of the clinical products currently available on the market. Meets with sales representatives, evaluates products; makes recommendations for products//equipment
- Operates all equipment correctly and safely
- Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) preferred
- Additional languages preferred
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