Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator

Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator

Wound Care Coordinator
Full-time
Aventura, FL

Facility Description:

There's never been a better time to consider Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. A recent $130 million expansion project has transformed out 407- bed facility, delivering advanced technology, state-of-the-art equipment and a new North Tower. In 2008, HealthGrades recognized Aventura Hospital and Medical Center for excellence in clinical performance- in the top 5% nationwide! All this and a commitment to building the finest team possible.

You'll love our flexible benefits program, which is designed to meet the individual needs of employees. Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer our team members:

• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• HCA 401K Plan with Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition / Continuing Education Assistance
• HCA Scholarships

Our prime location - nestled between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale - means you'll be surrounded by the very best South Florida has to offer.

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, the Inpatient Wound Care Coordinator communicates and collaborates closely with physicians, outpatient and inpatient nurse managers, other Wound Healing Center (WHC) staff and other members of the health care team to provide consistent quality care for patients with wounds.  He/she supports all inpatient activities to support the Pressure Ulcer Prevention (P.U.P.) and Wound Care Program.  Working with a high degree of autonomy, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients as case manager to plan, implement and evaluate the care for adult and geriatric clients.  The RN works within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows all WHC and affiliate hospital policies and procedures.  He/she complies with hospital and nursing philosophy and standards while performing job duties and responsibilities and will demonstrate competence in these key areas through the ability to perform function, including, but not limited to, the common examples listed.