Wound Care Coordinator
Company: Encompass Health
Location: Marion
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
The Wound Care Coordinator directs, organizes, and develops all
wound care services in accordance with applicable federal, state,
regulatory, and company standards to ensure the delivery of quality
patient care is rendered at all times, and that the Plan of Care
and physician orders are followed with regard to wound care
treatments. This position functions independently, demonstrates
above average communication skills, personal integrity, and works
effectively with patients, family members, physicians, staff, and
outside agencies as required. The position leads hospital wound
education efforts, as well as educates patients and family members
on wounds and wound care topics. While this position does not
specifically supervise clinical staff, as the leader of the wound
care program in the hospital this person does direct clinical team
on wound care treatment. This position requires continuous updating
of education and treatment techniques in the delivery of wound
care. Check below to see if you have what is needed for this
opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.Job Code:
100139QualificationsLicense or Certification:- RN, Physical
Therapist, or Occupational Therapist required for acute rehab
hospitals- RN required for long term acute care hospitals- CPR
certification requiredEducation, Training and Years of Experience:-
Continuous updating of wound care knowledge through seminars and
professional organizations is required- Minimum One Year experience
in wound careMachines, Equipment Used:- General office equipment
such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:- Good visual acuity and ability to
communicate.- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve
objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes
participating in patient mobility activities.Compliance:- Adheres
to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.- Maintains current
licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.Skills and
Abilities:- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate
effectively.- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make
decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.- Ability
to work independently without supervision.Environmental
Conditions:- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free
environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.- Exposure or potential
exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.- Handicapped
accessible.- May work under stressful circumstances at
times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards:- Meets established
attendance standards.- Adheres to hospital/department dress code
including wearing ID badge.- May be required to work weekdays
and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet
deadlines.- May be required to work on religious and/or legal
holidays on scheduled days/shifts.- Will be required to work as
necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after
a disaster.- May be required to stay after workday to assist after
a disaster situation until relief arrives.- May be required to
perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Keywords: Encompass Health, Fayetteville , Wound Care Coordinator, Other , Marion, North Carolina
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