Position Overview
The wound care nurse applies the Nursing Process to the provision of care for patients with acute & chronic wounds, ostomies, as well as patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) where applicable. The wound care nurse coordinates treatment plans and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes within both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Additionally, the wound care nurse maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, adheres to safety protocols, supports and provides patient education and advocacy.
Principal Accountabilities:
Job Responsibilities / Essential Functions include (but are not limited to):
• Provides direct care to inpatients and outpatient ostomy patients with application of the Nursing Process. Performs patient assessments, implements care plan, adheres to established standards of care.
• Collaborates with the Manager in areas of daily operational and fiscal management. Assists in the de...