Wound Care Coordinator

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is seeking a Wound Care Coordinator to manage our facility wound care program and provide direct patient care alongside nurses. This role also serves as a consultative resource to affiliated agencies.

You will train staff, evaluate wounds, and collaborate with physicians on plans of care while maintaining evidence-based protocols and documentation. RN licensure and 1–3 years acute care experience are required; WOCN/CWS or WCC certification should be pursued within 12

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing; BSN preferred.
• Professional wound care knowledge per NPIAP/AHCPR/WOCN/CDC guidance.
• WOCN CWS or WCC certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• BLS certification required.
• 1–3 years of licensed professional nursing in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Manages facility wound care program and implements standards of care.
• Provides direct patient care and supports staff nurses.
• Acts as consultant to staff and affiliated agencies.
• Educates staff on wound care products and protocols.
• Evaluates wounds on admission and during care to guide plans.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop care plans and adjust orders.
• Documents wound assessments and care plans clearly in records.
• Contributes to quality improvement and CMS data reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Program management

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Manages facility wound care program including standards of care and practice related to wound, ostomy, and continence patient care needs. In addition, will provide direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses, and act as consultative service to affiliated healthcare agencies.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements the facility wound care program in conjunction with the national standardization process, to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary and WCC referral criteria.
• Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost efficient and effective wound care for all clinical staff.
• Acts as primary consultant to Wound Care Clinicians. Serves as a consultant to facility staff and advocates with physicians; through training and support, enables clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and initiate plans of care.
• Provides ongoing education to staff on products available for use in hospital.
• Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.
• Provides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure injuries. Consults on any wound that does not show measurable signs of healing within two weeks.
• In consultation with the physician, assists the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management and wound prevention.
• Makes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provides evidence-based research support as needed.
• Reviews medical records of patients with wounds. Ensures that wound assessments, care plans, and treatments are clearly and correctly documented and that appropriate wound related treatments are being provided.
• Investigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds through the completion of root cause analysis (RCA) and develops, in conjunction with nursing leadership, action plans based on RCA findings.
• Participates in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up and agency performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in CMS quality data reporting through completion of wound related LTRAX data set records.
• Collaborates with Support Center Clinical Operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary.
• Assists as needed with training of new hire Wound Care Coordinators within the Hospital Division.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with all hospital departments, and for the effective instruction of individuals and groups including patients, their families
• Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and use problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge in wound care consistent with NPIAP, AHCPR, WOCN, and CDC guidelines.
• 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.
• Program management skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree from an accredited nursing program.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license; BSN preferred.
• Professional certification WOCN CWS, or WCC or obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
• BLS required

Experience

• 1-3 years licensed professional nursing experience with previous experience as an acute care nurse.