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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location fayetteville, Georgia

About this job

RN or LPN Wound Care Nurse

Experience prefered!

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:

Job Specific:

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 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.

Educates families on care of patient(s).

Involved in marketing the wound care program through outcomes and relationships with physicians.

Core Values/Service Excellence:

Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding customer expectations.

Solicits patient/resident feedback to understand their needs and the needs of the community. Advocates for Service Excellence within the Center and influences others to take action.

Displays responsibility by taking ownership of quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our patients and residents through empathy and compassion.

Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements.

Demonstrates commitment to interpersonal excellence through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and appearance.

Enriches the Center culture by having fun.

Recognizes the benefits of team collaboration. Shows respect for fellow employees by working together to get the job done.

Effectively addresses customer concerns and resolves conflict in a manner that is fair to all. Education:

Graduate of accredited RN School of Nursing

Licenses/Certification:

Current RN Licensure in the State employed

Valid CPR verification

Experience:

At least one (1) years of nursing experience preferred

Evidence of continuing education or special preparation or experience in gerontological nursing and/or long term care nursing desirable.

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