RN Wound Case Manager

Overview RN Wound Case Manager – Lawton/Ft. Sill Veterans Home, Department of Veterans Affairs. Located at 501 SE Flower Mound Road, Lawton, OK 73501. This full-time position reports to the Director of Nursing and collaborates with the attending provider and interdisciplinary team to coordinate and oversee the facility's wound prevention and wound management program. Salary: $43.00 per hour. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive skin and wound assessments upon admission, readmission, identification of a new wound, significant change in condition, and as clinically indicated. Complete required weekly reassessments and document wound progress, response to treatment, and recommendations in the electronic medical record. Assess, stage, measure, document, monitor, and manage pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, skin tears, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, moisture-associated skin damage, and other complex skin conditions in accordance with current clinical standards. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized wound treatment plans and resident care plans in collaboration with the attending provider and interdisciplinary team. Perform or oversee wound treatments in accordance with provider orders, manufacturer recommendations, facility policy, and evidence-based practice Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation consistent with professional and regulatory standards. Promptly communicate new wounds, significant deterioration, lack of expected healing, signs of infection, and other clinically significant changes to the attending provider, Director of Nursing, and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team. Monitor implementation of preventive interventions, including repositioning, pressure redistribution surfaces, offloading devices, moisture management, nutrition and hydration support, mobility, continence management, and other skin integrity measures. Collaborate with nursing, dietary, rehabilitation, medical providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote wound healing and prevent avoidable skin breakdown. Assess nutritional risk factors that may impact wound healing and collaborate with the Registered Dietitian regarding interventions and recommendations. Provide education to residents and families regarding wound prevention, treatment plans, and factors that promote healing, as appropriate. Serve as the facility's clinical resource for wound prevention and management by providing education, competency validation, and clinical coaching to nursing staff regarding skin assessments, pressure injury prevention, wound treatment techniques, documentation requirements, infection prevention, and evidence-based wound care practices. Participate in wound rounds, Quality of Care meetings, infection prevention activities, and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives by monitoring wound-related quality indicators, identifying trends, implementing corrective actions, and evaluating outcomes. Administer medications and treatments within the scope of licensure. Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the position and licensure. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of professional nursing principles, evidence-based wound prevention and management, skin integrity assessment, infection prevention, nutrition related to wound healing, and electronic health record documentation. Ability to perform comprehensive clinical assessments, exercise sound clinical judgment, prioritize resident care needs, communicate effectively with residents, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary team, provide staff education, analyze clinical trends, and promote quality improvement, compliance, and resident-centered care. Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, flexibility, and responsiveness to operational and resident care needs. Other duties within the Registered Nurse (RN) scope of practice as assigned. Qualifications, Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications Possession of a valid, permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the Oklahoma Board of Nursing. One of the following experience requirements: two (2) years of professional nursing experience as an RN, including one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical leadership capacity; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years of professional nursing experience including one (1) year in a supervisory or clinical leadership capacity; or experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or wound care is preferred. Demonstrated competency in wound assessment, pressure injury prevention, infection prevention and control, evidence-based wound management, and interdisciplinary care coordination is required. Strong organizational, communication, documentation and clinical decision-making skills. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in English to perform the essential functions. Target Qualifications Certification in wound management through the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), such as the Certified Wound Specialist (CWS®) credential, is preferred. Candidates not certified at hire are encouraged to obtain ABWM certification or another nationally recognized wound care certification approved by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs within one year of appointment. Performance Measures Core Performance Areas: Wound Assessment and Clinical Management; Wound Prevention and Resident Care; Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance; Clinical Leadership and Staff Education; Quality Improvement and Program Oversight. Annual Performance Goals: cover wound assessment and documentation, pressure injury prevention, staff education, program oversight, and operational accountability. EEO and Additional Information The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. For assistance or questions related to a job application, contact the respective agency. This organization supports a diverse workforce across state agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr 650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS