WOUND CARE LVN

Wound Care NurseThe Wound Care Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning and implementing the care necessary to prevent and treat pressure related skin injuries for all patients. The wound nurse provides specialized nursing care for the patients with ostomies, wounds or incontinence.Duties:Responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation of wound prevention and care, ostomy and continence.Manages outcomes for patientsFunctions as a consultant to PhysiciansProvides direct patient care and education to complex wound care patients.Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs for nursing care, patient/family education and other services.Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QAPI activities, including collecting and entering QAPI data and attending QAPI meetings.Coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum wound patient care and efficient use of resources.Provides staff development related to wound prevention.Product recommendations in area of expertiseMaintains records and statistics reflecting role performanceProvides formal in-services quarterly and as needed to ensure current knowledge and competenceDevelops and revises policies, procedures and guidelines related to wound care.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:Initiative in organizing work and completing assignments.Cooperates with staff to maintain well organized department.Professional decorum at all times.Willing to accept direction from supervisor.Maintains tactful and cheerful relationship with patients, visitors, and staff.Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English.Must respect patient confidentiality.Math knowledge including basic algebra and ability to adjust drug dosages.Participates in in-service education programs.Requirements:Education, Training and Licenses Required:Current California LVN licenseACLS and BLS that is AHA compliant required.A graduate from an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Nursing Education ProgramBoard Certified WOC Nurse or Certified Wound Specialist preferredExperience Required:Three years' experience as an LVN in a healthcare setting.Nursing experience in clinical areas requiring wound managementInformal teaching experience preferred.Equipment Knowledge Required:Ability to learn function of machines utilized in patient care, various traction equipment and drainage tubes.Ability to assist MD with procedures.