Certified Wound Care Nurse

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The Certified Wound Care Nurse strives to improve patient outcomes via prevention, staff knowledge, and care of patients with ostomies, wounds and/or continence issues. Functions as an expert resource in preventing pressure ulcers and providing wound, ostomy, skin and continence care. Acts as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with pressure ulcers, wounds, stomas, or other dermal disruptions. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Certified Wound Care Nurse strives to improve patient outcomes via prevention, staff knowledge, and care of patients with ostomies, wounds and/or continence issues. Functions as an expert resource in preventing pressure ulcers and providing wound, ostomy, skin and continence care. Acts as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with pressure ulcers, wounds, stomas, or other dermal disruptions. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs patient assessments accurately and timely.
• Develops and initiates a plan of care to incorporate patient and family needs.
• Collaboratively monitors the patient plan of care on a continuous basis based upon own assessments and those of other members of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - General nursing or clinical practice 3-5 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse - Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board
• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Preferred - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the wound, ostomy and/or continence care specialty in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Ability to apply nursing knowledge and problem solving techniques.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with Associates, patients, and physicians.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to handle and administer medications as needed.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.