Wound Care Coordinator Registered NurseKansas City, MOPost Date | 05/22/2026Kindred Hospital Northland

Wound Care Coordinator

Kindred Hospital Northland is a 50-bed long-term acute care hospital, offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; which includes a six-bed high observation unit for patients who need extra attention. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care 7 days a week so you can start your journey to wellness anytime. Located off of highway 169 and 68th Street, we are a short drive to nearby shops and restaurants.

Manages Facility Wound Care Program

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

Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost efficient and effective wound care for all clinical staff.

Acts as Primary Consultant

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

Provides ongoing education to staff on products available for use in hospital.

Evaluates Wounds

Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.

Consults on Pressure Injuries

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.

Develops Plan of Care

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

Makes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provides evidence-based research support as needed.

Reviews Medical Records

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 Adverse Events

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 Outcomes

Participates in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up and agency performance improvement initiatives.

CMS Quality Data Reporting

Participates in CMS quality data reporting through completion of wound related LTRAX data set records.

Maintains Wound Care Formulary

Collaborates with Support Center Clinical Operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary.

Assists with Training

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.