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Job description
The Lead Wound Care Nurse provides expert clinical leadership in wound, pressure ulcer, ostomy, fistula, and incontinence management.
Responsibilities include supervising wound care staff, developing and implementing evidence-based protocols, educating staff, and coordinating hospital-wide wound care initiatives.
The role involves direct patient care, consultation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and prevent hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
Additional duties encompass program development, standardizing documentation, participating in quality improvement projects, and ensuring adherence to policies and standards.
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or completion required within 2 years if not held at hire).
Minimum two years of wound care experience and one year of acute care nursing.
Certification as a Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) within 2 years.
Current RN license and BLS certification.
Skills And Responsibilities
Supervises wound care team and manages staff activities.
Develops and updates clinical protocols and standards.
Monitors patient outcomes and promotes compliance.
Provides staff education and develops care programs.
Advises physicians and collaborates with nutrition services.
Maintains documentation standards and participates in quality improvement efforts.
Acts as a resource for staff, ensuring professional development and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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