Wound Care Nurse Coordinator FT Days in Alamo Heights, TX

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryManages facility wound care program including standards of care and practice related to wound, ostomy, and continence patient care needs. In addition, will provide direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses, and act as consultative service to affiliated healthcare agencies. Essential FunctionsDevelops and implements the facility wound care program in conjunction with the national standardization process, to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary and WCC referral criteria.Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost efficient and effective wound care for all clinical staffActs as primary consultant to Wound Care CliniciansServes as a consultant to facility staff and advocates with physicians; through training and support, enables clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and initiate plans of careProvides ongoing education to staff on products available for use in hospitalEvaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identificationProvides consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure injuriesConsults on any wound that does not show measurable signs of healing within two weeksIn consultation with the physician, assists the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management and wound preventionMakes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provides evidence-based research support as neededReviews medical records of patients with woundsEnsures that wound assessments, care plans, and treatments are clearly and correctly documented and that appropriate wound related treatments are being providedInvestigates all cases with adverse events related to wounds through the completion of root cause analysis (RCA) and develops, in conjunction with nursing leadership, action plans based on RCA findingsParticipates in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up and agency performance improvement initiativesParticipates in CMS quality data reporting through completion of wound related LTRAX data set recordsCollaborates with Support Center Clinical Operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formularyAssists as needed with training of new hire Wound Care Coordinators within the Hospital DivisionKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsEffective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient for establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with all hospital departments, and for the effective instruction of individuals and groups including patients, their familiesAbility to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and use problem-solving techniquesKnowledge in wound care consistent with NPIAP, AHCPR, WOCN, and CDC guidelinesKnowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practiceAbility to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound managementAbility to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a teamProgram management skillsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25Performs other related duties as assigned EducationDegree from an accredited nursing programLicenses/CertificationsCurrent state RN license; BSN preferredProfessional certification WOCN CWS, or WCC or obtain certification within 12 months of employmentBLS requiredExperience1-3 years licensed professional nursing experience with previous experience as an acute care nurse