Wound Care RN Coordinator
Core
Coordinates wound care services, provides direct clinical assessment and treatment for complex wounds, and leads quality improvement initiatives for patient skin integrity.
Role type
Wound Care RN Coordinator (Clinical Lead)
Builds
Comprehensive care plans, quality improvement protocols, and interdisciplinary wound management pathways.
Domain
Healthcare / Wound Care / Nursing
Required skills
Wound assessment, care plan development, clinical decision making, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, resource management
Preferred skills
Board certification in wound care, experience with pressure ulcer studies, supply chain coordination
Technologies
Electronic health records, wound care assessment tools, supply management systems
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive wound assessments and formulate care plans; Lead the Wound and Skin Committee to establish standards of care; Coordinate prevalence studies and implement action plans based on findings; Educate healthcare professionals and patients on wound prevention and treatment; Collaborate with physicians and case managers to ensure continuity of care; Manage specialty bed utilization and supply orders for cost containment.