Wound Care Specialist - RN - Houston Heights Rehab - Houston, TX - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Company: PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital o
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Wound Care Specialist - RN - Houston Heights Rehab - Houston,
TXWound Care Specialist- Registered Nurse--
Coordinates wound care therapy into the total nursing care plan for
patients; participates in patient and family teaching and provides
leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and
other patient team personnel to maintain standards for professional
nursing practice in the clinical setting. Performs other related
duties as assigned or requested.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
--- Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the
policies and procedures of the hospital.--- Assesses the patient's
skin condition and wound care needs upon admission and weekly; sets
goals; recommends appropriate nursing actions to meet those
goals.--- Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding
patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, charge nurse
and/or Nurse Manager) and records those observations accurately and
concisely.--- Participates in team conferences in development of
individualized nursing care plans as they relate to wound care.---
Administers medications and performs treatments to assigned
patients within the wound care environment.--- Determines
appropriate bed surfaces upon admission and PRN.--- Directs and
evaluates nursing care provided to patients undergoing wound
care.--- Assists physicians with special tests and procedures.---
Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that
equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.--- Participates
in orientation of new personnel.--- Helps coordinate nursing care
of patient when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other
departments.--- Establishes and maintains communications and
utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant
individuals.--- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for
sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest or
emergencies relating to the wound care environment.--- Participates
in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.--- Coordinates
and performs physician-ordered patient wound care.--- Restocks
wound care cart; ensures its contents are current, with no outdated
supplies.
Unit Responsibilities
--- Participates in unit quality assurance and improvement.---
Participates in hospital committees as designated.--- Attends
mandatory hospital education and unit meetings.--- Adheres to and
enforces hospital dress code policy.--- Actively participates in
the identification of areas for improvement and in participation in
the improvement process.--- Provides education for Clinical Staff
quarterly.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training: Holds a current Registered Nursing License
for the state in which the employee is working. Certification from
approved Wound Care Certification course is preferred. New
employees will have 12 months from date of hire to obtain an
approved Wound Care Certification. Has current CPR certification
and maintains same.
Experience: Two years direct patient care experience required.
Prefer experience in emergency care, critical care or ET
nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.---
Ability to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions
independently.--- Performs moderate physical work exerting up to 50
pounds of force on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds of force on
an occasional basis, performing such activities as fingering,
grasping, carrying, lifting, holding, reaching, opening, pulling,
pushing, speaking, hearing, walking, and writing.--- Performs the
described duties through the use of appropriate equipment.
ABOUT US
PAM Health is committed to being the most trusted source for
post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing
experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient
care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and
Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in
operation across the country, we are proud to offer services
including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator
weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.
Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.
We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider
joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by
being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment
to visit us online at-- for a comprehensive look at how we're able
to positively impact our local communities.
PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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