Responsibilities
Develop and manage an individualized wound care treatment plan for optimal healing outcomes
Collaborates with facility team on wound management practices
Knowledge of up-to-date wound care products and therapies, including application and management of these products
Provides hands on wound care to patients.
Provides advanced wound care treatments based on patient needs
Orders, reviews, interprets and integrates diagnostic studies and laboratory findings for initiating or modifying the treatment plan
Prescribes medications and/or durable medical equipment to assist in healing of wounds
Provides the required billing information for services and maintains the documentation necessary for those services billed
Instructs patient and family regarding wound treatments and management of plan for optimal wound outcomes
Completes required number of continuing medical education hours for license and certification
Qualifications
Wound care Certified
Must have an active license and DEA number.
Previous experience in nursing or other medical fields
Ability to build rapport with patients and their loved ones
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership experience with emphasis on teamwork in a healthcare setting
Master’s degree required