Wound Care RN (Hospital)

Company Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Job Description

• • Utilizes clinical skills and knowledge in the assessment of clients' health status assessment of clients' health status (physiologic, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and spiritual)

  • Conducts initial assessment and reassessment of patient/family's WOC needs and develops a specific plan of care to meet those needs with the bedside nurse

  • Provides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure and non-stageable pressure injuries

  • In consultation with the physician, assists the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management

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

  • Correlate assessment findings with appropriate interventions and follow-up

  • Performs and documents comprehensive wound care assessment upon each treatment

  • Uses comprehensive understanding of wound, ostomy and continence anatomy and physiology and continuum of care defined by the national WOC nursing standards

  • Recommends and develops protocols and clinical pathways to ensure quality WOC care, including prevention of pressure injuries

  • Intermittently works with medical staff, Nurse Managers, Professional Practice, nursing staff, dietitians, and case managers in multiple hospitals to facilitate and provide basic WOC care and education for inpatients

  • Collaborate with nursing leaders to assure integration of services.

  • Assist with care coordination and provide hands on care to patients as requested

  • Investigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds as requested

  • Reviews charts of patients with adverse events related to wounds and ostomy as requested

  • Provide education to staff and consultation for patients and their families who are undergoing ostomy surgery, and patients with pre-existing stomas who are having trouble managing their care.

  • Consult, assess, and plan initial nursing care plan for patient with post-operative stomas and/or altered skin integrity and provide ongoing support and evaluation

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

  • Conduct quarterly pressure injury prevalence surveys with unit skin champions. Report metrics to quality, professional practice team and nursing leadership and provide ways to offer improvement

  • Submit data as requested by Quality Director as part of the Board report

  • Working knowledge of quality management and resource utilization methodologies

  • Computer skills in Microsoft office and be adaptable to new software programs; EPIC EMR experience is a plus

  • Ability to complete concise, thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care

  • Previous educator, leadership/preceptor experience strongly preferred

  • Participates in evaluation of products and new technology for effectiveness and cost to ensure the most cost-effective products are used for patient care.

  • Promote and maintain effective communication and team building

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  
   

• Additional Job Description

  Additional Job Description

  Minimum qualifications

  • BSN required; MSN preferred

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of licensed professional nursing experience in acute care. Minimum of 2 year of experience in wound care/ ostomy management.
• Must possess sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations.
• Must know principles of adult learners
• Must be able to communicate articulately and comprehend written and verbal communications in English.
• Must be able to function and prioritize well within a dynamic work environment.
• Expected Behaviors: Customer service, diplomacy; interpersonal skills; maintain confidentiality; ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse group of people; adherence to established timelines; and professionalism.

Licensure/Certifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Florida.
• Certification from recognized CWOCN or CWON preferred
• WWC with OMS certification accepted
• Current in Basic Life Support

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.