Amedisys

Wound Care Director

Amedisys$90K — $105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered state license as a registered nurse.
  • Board certification in Wound Ostomy, Continence Nursing or completion of advanced practice nurse program.
  • Three years of clinical wound care nursing experience, with one year in home health care preferred.
  • Knowledge of home health care regulations and reimbursement models is preferred.
  • Experience using virtual technology for remote consultations is a plus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate assessments, documentation, and care plans for evidence-based treatment compliance.
  • Provide virtual consultations for complex patients to enhance care quality.
  • Conduct remote reviews of charts and wound images for high-risk patients.
  • Recommend evidence-based wound and ostomy interventions tailored to patients' needs.
  • Coordinate care to prevent and manage complications effectively.
  • Utilize clinical judgment and advanced experience to create individualized care plans.
  • Serve as a clinical resource for care center staff and clinicians on best practices.
  • Collaborate with internal and external providers to optimize clinical care and outcomes.
  • Stay updated on advancements and best practices in wound care.

Benefits

  • Access to ongoing professional development and education.
  • Opportunities for collaboration with experienced clinical teams.
  • Flexible working arrangements including remote consultations.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge wound care practices and technologies.
Full Job Description
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.


About Amedisys

Amedisys, Inc. is an American healthcare company that provides home health, hospice and personal care services. It is one of the largest home health providers in the United States and operates in 38 states and Puerto Rico. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Learn more about Amedisys
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$183.6 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$2 billion
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