Wound Program Coordinator

Encompass Health Corporation; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase

FSAs/HSAs

Vibrant community

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Wound Program Coordinator to join our wound care program. You will coordinate wound care services, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute treatment plans, educate patients and families, and lead hospital-wide wound care education initiatives.

This role offers a meaningful career path close to home, with starting perks including medical/Dental/Vision plans, PTO, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts as part of

Qualifications

• License/Certification: RN, Physical Therapist, or Occupational Therapist required for acute rehab hospitals; RN required for long-term acute care hospitals.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• Minimum one year of wound care experience is required.
• Continuous education in wound care through seminars/professional organizations is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop wound care services in adherence to regulatory standards and physician orders.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide guidance on wound care treatments.
• Lead educational efforts for hospital staff on wound care topics, as well as educating patient and family members on wounds and wound care.
• Maintain continuous education and stay updated on the latest wound care techniques and advancements.

Skills

Effective communication

Decision-making

Autonomy

Job description

Wound Program Coordinator Career Opportunity

Recognizedforyourexpertiseincoordinatingwound care

Are you a compassionate healthcare professional with a passion for wound care, eager to align your expertisewithyourpersonalvalues?Joinusasa Wound Program Coordinator,whereyourroletranscends treating wounds to become a pathway to healing and making a difference in patients' lives. This opportunity is more than a job; it's a chance to build a fulfilling careerclose to home and close to your heart. As a key player in our wound care program, you'll ensure the highest standards of patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to execute treatment plans, educate patients and families, and lead hospital-wide wound care education initiatives.

AGlimpseintoOur World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Being associated with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Wetakeprideinthegrowthopportunitiesweofferandhowourteamunitesforthegreatergoodofour patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

StartingPerksand Benefits

AtEncompassHealth,wearecommittedtocreatingasupportive,inclusive,andcaringenvironment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.
• Opportunitiesfortuitionreimbursementandcontinuous education.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchase plans.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavings accounts.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualspassionateabouttheworkthey do!

BecometheWoundProgram Coordinatoryoualwayswantedto be

• Overseeanddevelopwoundcareservicesinadherencetoregulatorystandardsandphysician orders.
• Collaboratewithclinicalteamstoprovideguidanceonwoundcare treatments.
• Leadeducationaleffortsforhospitalstaffonwoundcaretopics,aswellaseducatingpatientand family members on wounds and wound care.
• Maintaincontinuouseducationandstayupdatedonthelatestwoundcaretechniquesand advancements.

Qualifications

• License/Certification:RN,PhysicalTherapist,orOccupationalTherapistrequiredforacuterehab hospitals; RN required for long-term acute care hospitals.
• CPRcertificationis mandatory.
• Education& Experience:
  • Minimumoneyearofwoundcareexperienceis required.
  • Continuous education in wound care through seminars/professional organizations is required.
• Skills: Effective communication, decision-making, and the ability to work autonomously.