[Hiring] Wound Care Director @Amedisys, Inc.

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.