Clinical Advisor Wound Ostomy Nurse ARTC

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a Clinical Advisor, Wound-Ostomy Nurse, a registered nurse who specializes in wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders. You will direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care, and educate patients and CH staff.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care and promote seamless transitions across services. Travel between facilities and occasional weekend/evening hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license.
• BSN degree or in progress with completion within three years.
• MS in nursing or education preferred.
• BLS certification current.
• Certification in wound/ostomy care preferred (or enrollment within two years).

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate and evaluate patient care in wounds, ostomy, and continence.
• Consultation and education for patients and CH clinical staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based care.
• Promote seamless transition of services with wound center and hospital staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Education

New York State RN License

BSN or in BSN program

MS in nursing or education preferred

BLS certification

Wound/ostomy care certification preferred

Job description

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:8-4
Summary:
The Clinical Advisor, Wound-Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and/or continence disorders. Primary responsibilities are to direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in the area(s) of their expertise. Specific functions include consultation and education for patients and Catholic Health (CH) clinical staff. Supports nursing care management and collaborates with other multidisciplinary teams of health care providers to implement evidence based care, update clinical practice based on current research and changes in patient/ family needs. This nurse works collaboratively with the hospital nursing staff, the wound care center and other departments to promote a seamless transition of services.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• Current New York State RN License
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrolled in a BSN program with completion date within three (3) years of hire
• MS in nursing or education preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Certification in wound/ostomy care preferred (In lieu of certification, enrollment in a certification program and completion within two (2) years will be accepted)

Experience

• Two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably medical-surgical
• One (1) year of previous clinical nursing experience in caring for patients with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas and pressure ulcers preferred
• Two (2) years of patient and/or staff teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Strong Microsoft Office skill set
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and leadership ability
• Knowledge of current technology and products used in the treatment of wounds
• Knowledge of Department of Health regulations
• Ability to provide direction and motivate workforce

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel between facilities required
• Facility-specific weekend or evening hours may be required
• May be required to transport educational materials
• Outpatient ostomy visits at Wound Center