Wound Care Nurse Job at ScionHealth, Indianapolis, IN

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  • ScionHealth
  • Indianapolis, IN

Job Description




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 and 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
  • Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status
  • Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators
  • Assists in planning patient's care
  • 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 and conferences with physicians on Plan of Care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques
  • Knowledge in wound care
  • Knowledge in wound debridement's 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
  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN/LVN or RN

Licenses/Certification

  • Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification

Experience

  • Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse

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