Wound Care Director

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2-5 years experience
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The Wound Care Director evaluates clinical documentation and provides virtual consultations to support complex wound and ostomy care. They serve as a subject matter expert to guide clinicians in developing individualized care plans and improving patient outcomes.
Overview

 
 
Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.
 
Attractive pay
  • $90-105 Annually 
 
What's in it for you
  • A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
  • Paid time off.
  • Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
  • Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
  • Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
  • 401(k) with a company match.
  • Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  • Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
  • And more.
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates assessments, documentation, photos and care plans to ensure appropriate treatment and adherence to evidence-based standards. 

  • Provides real time virtual consultation with clinicians for complex patients to improve patient care and outcomes.  

  • Conducts remote chart and wound image reviews for high-risk patients with wounds and provides clinical recommendations to support wound healing and improve patient outcomes. 

  • Recommends evidence-based wound and ostomy care interventions, products and treatment approaches based on clinical characteristics and patient needs. 

  • Coordinates care for the prevention and management of complications. 

  • Utilizes advanced wound experience, clinical judgement, and critical thinking to assist clinicians and leaders in developing individualized care plans for complex wound or ostomy patients. 

  • Serves as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for care center staff, clinicians, and leaders regarding wound and ostomy care best practices. 

  • Collaborates with internal and external care providers to ensure appropriate clinical care aimed at improving outcomes. 

  • Maintains current knowledge of wound care advances, standards, and best practices. 

  • Solicits and provides feedback on educational offerings and tools/ resources related to wounds and ostomies for clinicians and leaders. 


Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered state license to practice as a registered nurse.  

  • Board certified with the Wound Ostomy, Continence Nurses Society, The American Board of Wound Management or has completed an advanced practice nurse program (WOCN, CWS, MSN, APRN).  

  • Three years of experience working as a registered nurse performing wound care in a clinical setting. One year of home health care experience preferred.  

 

Preferred  

  • Knowledge of home health regulations, reimbursement models and quality programs. 

  • Experience providing remote clinical consultation using virtual technology platforms. 

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills. 

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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