Location: New Hyde Park,NY, USA
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Complete assessment of patients within the scope of practice.
* Understands etiology of types of wounds including surgical, pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcer, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, and traumatic wounds.
* Recommends appropriate wound care management strategies' by collaborating with Physicians and staff.
* Assists Physician during debridement and/or minor amputations.
* Evaluates patient response to treatment.
* Has basic understanding of wound care products and advanced treatment modalities including Coban 2, regenerative medicine products and such other related products.
* Perform physical, psychological, and cultural nursing needs of patient.
* Provides ongoing reassessments in conjunction with the primary nurse or physician of patients.
* Communicate with the appropriate team members
* Provides patient and family education regarding hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound care needs as well as unit and procedural orientation.
* Assists the hyperbaric physician in initiating a plan of care based on the HBO diagnosis and medical diagnosis.
* Follows universal precautions and safe infection control.
* Knowledge of Regulatory Standards as per Hospital. (JCAHO, OSHA, Corporate Compliance, HIPPA, and Risk Management).
* Commited to Serice excellence
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Nursing staff with current state license in good standing.
* BLS certification required, ACLS certification preferred.
* Wound care experience, Required. Wound Care Certification, Preferred
Demonstrates working knowledge of various EMR (ALLSCRIPTS, EPIC, CERNER, etc..)