Wound Care Nurse

Job Purpose / Objective

Provides comprehensive wound care to patients using evidence-based practice. Responsible for assessment, observation, and provision of a safe standard of patient care and evaluation of its results. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections and other therapies, is a resource person for physicians wound team and clinical staff. Participates in performance improvement plan of the organization.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Assesses the learning needs of nursing staff and collaborates with the Head Nurse Nursing Education to enhance staff knowledge on dealing with individuals at risk for developing ulcers or with existing ulceration based on clinical practice.
• Performs wound assessment, reassessment and management for all patients as per policy. This includes neonates, pediatric, geriatric, and the general population.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population being served.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of wound assessment and staging system.
• Establishes and updates standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures about wound care program to include patient care protocols and documentation tools.
• Provides training and support in the provision of best updated nursing practice on wound care.
• Assists the Head / In-charge Nurses in identifying the need for change in current practice based on the available wound care materials and assists with the implementation of required changes based on needs and nursing care requirements in conjunction with HMG standards and guidelines.
• Monitors hospital acquired pressure rates and leads the team for conducting Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey at least quarterly.
• Consults other healthcare professionals / departments as appropriate to provide interdisciplinary approach specifically based on the patient’s needs.
• Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan for effectiveness.
• Monitors compliance with wound care policy.
• Participates in the education for and the evaluation of new products, equipment, technology and system processes to improve wound care management.
• Participates in relevant education programs, in-services and workshops to increase professional competency and meet personal needs and goals.
• Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selection and other adjunct therapies.
• Provides basic wound care training and orientation to all newly hired nursing staff.
• Reports unsafe practice, professional incompetence, professional misconduct and incapacity or unfitness to practice of any health care team member through appropriate channels.
• Provides constructive feedback to members of the health care team in a timely manner.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified staff learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning.
• Facilitates the implementation of new or revised policies and educational programs.
• Demonstrates professional and educational ethics related to medical practice and patient confidentiality.
• Assists in identifying patient / family education needs and participates in the development of patient / family education materials.
• Provides patient and family education as per the needs.
• Participates in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Performs other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his / her knowledge, skills and abilities.

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