Wound Care Consultant - RN

Company: Ethica Health
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Ethica has a COVID-19 vaccinated workforce. New Associates must provide proof of vaccination prior to hire date of vaccination prior to hire date.

Examples of Duties Performed: Plan, organize and direct wound, ostomy and continence services that meet the patient and center's needs and coordinate such services with the Director of Nursing Services.Develop and direct the implementation of wound, ostomy and continence program procedural guidelines.Monitor the center wound care program via the electronic health record.Attend and participate in patient assessment and care planning meetings as necessary including Tele-medical consultations.Provide center on-site visits.Instruct other health team professionals and family members in the methods of assisting the patient to improve or correct compromised skin integrity on center visit.Work with the organization team to conduct QAPI reviews and other activities as needed.Orient new treatment nurses in the centers to their role.Requirements:

A Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Georgia and at least two years of experience in wound care in a hospital, skilled nursing care center or other related medical center setting.Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.Current national certification in wound, ostomy and continence preferred.Basic knowledge of principles and practices of long-term and post-acute management and administration.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Must be able to establish and maintain effective inter-departmental communication to provide positive working relationships.Must be able to travel throughout Northeast GA and state as required. EOE/M/F/D/V Drug-Free Workplace

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