Wound Care Coordinator RN- Subacute/FT/Days

Job Title: Wound Care Coordinator RN (8 hour)  

Base Rate: $46.07 to $67.73

Sign-on/Retention Bonus: $10,000 /Full Time Only   

Job Summary: The Wound Care Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring wound care plans for patients with chronic wounds. They work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and that their wounds heal as quickly as possible. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments to determine the etiology, depth, and extent of wounds.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
• Select and apply appropriate wound dressings and therapies, including negative pressure wound therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and bioengineered skin substitutes.
• Monitor wound progression and document healing at regular intervals.
• Educate patients and their families on wound care techniques, self-management strategies, and signs of infection.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care and achieve optimal wound healing outcomes.
• Stay up to date on the latest wound care research and clinical practice guidelines.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance wound care outcomes.
• Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
• Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
• Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks.
• Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter.
• Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair.
• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
• Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
• Completes and attends monthly training assigned.
• May float to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Standards: 

• In-depth knowledge of wound healing principles, assessment techniques, and treatment modalities.
• Wears nametag properly; follows dress code policy; answers phone correctly and promptly; is prepared for meetings; meets deadlines; does not participate in gossip; acts ethically and treats others with respect; respects customer’s and co-worker’s time; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and co-workers.

Communication/Knowledge:

• Treats everyone as their customer; utilizes scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; Expresses recognition and shows appreciation to others; fully utilizes AIDET principles; responds quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displays a positive attitude.
• Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members.
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