Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care - Telemetry - PRN

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated WOCN Clinical Specialist to lead the wound care program and enhance clinical outcomes. This role involves establishing care standards, training nursing staff, and collaborating with medical professionals to develop effective patient care protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing and wound care management, contributing to quality improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with health standards. Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization that values clinical expertise and patient-centered care, making a significant impact on patient health and recovery.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of licensed professional nursing experience required.
• Experience in wound care management and education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements wound care program and patient care protocols.
• Provides ongoing training related to wound care and ostomies.

Skills

Wound Care Management

Patient Care Protocols

Clinical Competencies

Evidence-Based Research

Quality Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Documentation Tools

Job description

General Summary of Position
The WOCN Clinical Specialist will function in the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Wound Care Program Manager to establish standards of care and clinical competencies to meet patient needs, and training programs to ensure clinical expertise. Provides consultation to all branches for complex wound, ostomy and incontinence patients according to referral criteria and WOCN standards. Takes a leadership role in development, coordination and monitoring of the wound care program, and monitors and works to improve clinical outcomes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
2. In collaboration with medical staff, develops and implements the wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary and WOCN referral criteria.
3. In collaboration with medical staff, establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost-efficient, and effective wound care for all clinical staff, including: Clinical/Therapy Managers, Registered Nurses, and Physical Therapists.
4. Provides basic wound care training and orientation to all new nursing and therapy staff on hire.
5. Makes recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders, and provides evidence based research support as needed.
6. Develops and implements tools to ensure effectiveness of wound care program on ongoing basis, to include chart review and monitoring of data.
7. Participates in agency quality improvement activities including maintaining and reporting pressure ulcer prevalence and occurrence rates.
8. Chairs the Skin Protection Task Force.
9. Provides ongoing in-services and training related to wound care, ostomies and incontinence, to include basic orientation to wound care program.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in nursing from an NLN-accredited program with a clinical focus preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years Licensed professional nursing experience required
• 3-4 years Experience in wound care management and education required
• Broad clinical background and pain management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland or licensed eligible required
• CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse through a recognized WOCN Program required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289