RN Wound Care Coordinator

RHI Rehab; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN Wound Care Coordinator to lead wound management initiatives and provide exceptional care to patients aged 15 and older. This role emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices and patient education, ensuring that both patients and families are well-informed about care procedures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wound management and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration with medical staff. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and patient safety in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in wound management required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates evidence-based Wound Program.
• Provides consultation and clinical education regarding wound management.
• Documents patient care and treatment plans in EMR.

Skills

Wound Management

Patient Care

Clinical Education

Documentation

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse License

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

1. SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF JOB:

The RN Wound Care Coordinator provides consultation to all medical, nursing and therapy staff for complex wound and ostomy patients according to hospital referral criteria and National Alliance of Wound Care standards.

The incumbent also instructs patients and families in procedures and health care practices and makes referrals for continuing care after discharge. As an RN, the RN Wound Care Coordinator provides care to patients from fifteen years of age and older based on age-specific need.

Understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors others in the performance of their assigned duties. Additionally, understands that every employee is responsible for exhibiting exceptional customer service by answering call lights on the nursing unit and if not able to assist personally, will inform the appropriate employee regarding the patient's need

Understands the role of employee's individual position regarding HIPAA requirements and level of access to Protected Health Information as defined in HIPAA hospital-wide policies

Understands that it is the responsibility of every RHI staff member to provide patient safety as a priority response according to RHI evidence-based practices.

Encourages patients to be actively involved in their own care as patient safety strategy.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
   1. Develops, coordinates and monitors evidence based Wound Program.
      1. Develops and manages process for wound notification
      2. Monitors program and provides input to improve clinical outcomes
      3. Provides input for policies and procedures and assists with development of wound care competencies for licensed staff

Participates in recruitment, selection, hiring and onboarding of new wound team members. Supports new team members continuing education and certification attainment or maintenance.

Provides consultation, technical/clinical education regarding wound treatment and management

Provides wound care orientation to new employees and ongoing in-services training for wound care, ostomies, products and support services.

Performs offsite consultation services as requested, assessing a patient for Wound treatment needs and tolerance to therapy, including direct patient observation and assessment under the supervision of the referring facility treatment team.

Documents initial and ongoing objective and subjective data in the EMR, including both photographs and wound measurements in order to provide evidence of the healing process or lack thereof in order to update the treatment plan. Assists interdisciplinary team to develop both short and long term goals to support wound healing process.

Assists in the review and piloting of wound care products in order to promote standardization throughout the house, working with both the vendors and Materials Management to improve cost effectiveness and improve outcomes.

Demonstrates recognition of the individual role in RHI safety, risk management, policy and QI/PI programs. Demonstrates recognition of legal implications by appropriate documentation of care. Utilizes materials/resources in a cost-effective manner.

Demonstrates assertive role in personal/professional growth; actively participates in and documents the orientation process, formulates goals, attends mandatory CPR and other required certifications and competencies. Assumes accountability for own actions congruent with standards, etc., incorporating new information into clinical practice with assistance. Collects data as directed for research projects.

Participates in performance improvement/ program evaluation activities and observes measures to ensure Hospital, Joint Commission and other quality standards and regulations are met.

Uses appropriate technique in performing duties to avoid or minimize accidents and injury related to unsafe practice. Proactively seeks information and resources, including the Environment of Care Manual, to aid in safe performance of duties to contribute to the RHI culture of safety.

Employee is focused on providing customer satisfaction (including, but not limited to patients, co-workers, visitors, vendors and physicians) as a primary goal/outcome of all interactions; places customer first in the performance of job duties and responds to needs in a timely manner as evidenced by the absence of legitimate customer complaints.

Performs offsite consultative services, as requested, assessing a patient for wound treatment needs and tolerance to therapy, including patient direct observation and assessment under the supervision of the referring facility treatment team.

The incumbent completes formal ongoing competency evaluation successfully, maintains and demonstrates an acceptable level of clinical competency in the care of the mid adolescent. Adult and geriatric physical medicine rehabilitation population served from age 15 upward.

Attends (or designates nursing wound team member to attend) wound care patients" team conferences to facilitate wound care needs post-discharge (i.e. patient/family education, wound care supplies for home, wound care follow-up as needed.)

Other duties as assigned

PERIPHERAL JOB DUTIES

II. EFFECT OF ERRORS

IN PERFORMING PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The incumbent could cause death or other negative outcomes directly by administering wrong medication or treatment to patient, by failure to give appropriate attention to patient complaints or request, or by failure to use equipment correctly. Failure to observe and report changes inpatient suspected of infection, etc. Could cause patient discomfort or death. Failure to carry through or ensure proper follow-through of patient discharge plans, continuity of care plans, etc., could result in legal and financial complications for the Hospital. A careless, tactless, and/or unsympathetic manner with patients, relatives, visitors, medical staff, etc., could injure the Hospital's image. Poor judgment in handling employee problems could create feelings of ill will and dissatisfaction among employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

NECESSARY TO PERFORM PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL OB FUNCTION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES This position requires knowledge of the qualifications, duties and responsibilities of a professional nurse and responsibilities of non-professional personnel as acquired during clinical nursing experience at an approved School of Nursing. Requires an ability to assess the patients' needs (acute care, rehab, and age dependent), and to plan, direct and coordinate nursing patient care area, and an ability to instruct other personnel and the patient and family concerning patient care and health practices, Must maintain an awareness and understanding of legal implications of all patient care activities, own practice, and of employee relationships and activity. The incumbent demonstrates appropriate knowledge of discharge planning and is aware of contacts and/or community resources available to patients and families. Must display the ability to preserve patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality. Must be able communicate and interact with patients, families, hospital personnel and preserve confidentiality. Must be able to direct and supervise others in providing patient care activities, specializing in wound management.

EXPERIENCE

This position requires experience gained through an approved School of Nursing with an appropriate period of orientation for the performance of nursing care. Direct patient care positions require direct patient care experience within the preceding five years. Incumbents must successfully complete nursing orientation objectives. Minimum of three years' experience in wound management required.

SPECIAL TRAINING, LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING

This position requires current State of Indiana licensure as a Registered Nurse. Must receive CPR training in accordance with American Heart Association Standards resulting in receipt of course completion card upon hire and maintain current thereafter. Be nationally certified in wound care and/or ostomy care.

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. A Bachelor of Nursing degree is encouraged.

Monday through Friday; 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Drug Testing and Background Check.

As a condition to your employment with the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, you acknowledge that the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana requires that a drug test be performed within 72 hours of your acceptance of the offer of employment set forth in this letter. You further acknowledge that if you (a) refuse to submit to any requested drug test for any reason, (b) test positive for the presence of illegal drugs, or (c) fail to take the test within 72 hours, the offer of employment made to you in this letter may be rescinded by the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana without liability. Also as a condition of employment by the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, you hereby authorize the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana to conduct a background check prior to the Commencement Date, which will include a criminal investigation and verification of citizenship/immigration status, employment history, and education. In that regard, you acknowledge and agree that the offer of employment set forth in this letter is contingent upon the completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. In consideration for the offer of employment set forth herein, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana for invasion of your privacy or under any other legal theory or statute in respect of the drug testing and background checks referenced above.