Wound Care Registered Nurse (Part-Time, PRN)

Job Description
We are hiring for a Certified Wound Care Ostomy Registered Nurse!
At Baton Rouge General Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Certified Wound Care Ostomy Nurse, you can expect:

• opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.
Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and direct assistance to the hospital nursing staff in the management of patients with ostomies and wounds (i.e. pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, etc) by: assessment of the wound, recommendation of care to promote healing, evaluation of response to treatment, and recommendation of alternative treatment approaches when indicated.
• Provides direct patient care and treatment of ostomies and complicated wounds as follows: pulse lavage, vacuum assisted closure, and debridement
• Recommends patient care practices utilizing current national and regional standards.
• Assesses and monitors all Wound Care patients for appropriateness of care at least weekly.
• Coordinates the use of specialty bed surfaces for appropriateness of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in the planning of cost-effective, high quality care for patients with wounds.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences with members of the interdisciplinary team, patients and families.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the performance and teaching of technical skills to the nursing staff and patients/families that is necessary to care for patients with wounds and ostomies.
• Collects clinical data on Wound Care patients and participates in performance improvement and quality assurance.
• Develops, implements, and revises policy and procedures.
• Coordinates Wound Care in-services for new hires and continued education for nursing staff
• Coordinates Wound Care for hospital campuses/satellites as appropriate.

Qualifications
Education Requirements

• Certificated Wound Care nurse.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a Wound Care management and treatment.

License Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance & access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

About Us
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Baton Rouge General Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.