Registered Nurse - Float Wound Care

The Wound Care Registered Nurse serves as a clinical expert, educator, and resource for the prevention and management of skin breakdown, wounds, ostomies, and continence issues across all hospital units. This role ensures evidence-based wound care practices that promote optimal healing and patient outcomes through direct patient care, staff education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and policy development. Schedule: days vary with alternating weekends. Responsibilities Assess, treat, and monitor acute and chronic wounds, developing individualized care plans. Perform wound care procedures, including dressing changes, debridement, and ostomy management. Conduct wound rounds throughout the hospital and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention, treatment, and infection control practices. Document patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed. Develop and implement wound care policies, procedures, and educational resources. Participate in committees, quality improvement initiatives, and root cause analyses related to patient safety and wound management. Monitor and report wound-related quality indicators and sentinel events. Manage wound care supplies and ensure availability of necessary resources. Maintain current knowledge of wound care standards, research, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Certification (CWOCN) highly recommended, plus specialized certifications as needed. Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience in a clinical setting. Knowledge of health‑care data standards and regulations (e.g., HIPAA). Strong knowledge of wound care practices and protocols. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Effective team collaborator with the ability to work independently. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr