RN Wound Care PRN

Corewell Health; Dearborn (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

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Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Wound Clinician to serve as a clinical resource for inpatients with GI, GU, and integumentary disorders. Responsibilities include direct patient care, consultation, education, research, and administration across wound, ostomy, and continence care, with involvement in committees and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes wound/skin, ostomy, continence management, and ongoing education for patients and staff, alongside collaborative patient care planning in a hospital

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSN degree.
• Minimum 2 years of recent, relevant nursing experience.
• CWON certification from WOCNCB.
• RN license in Michigan upon hire.
• At least one certification from the preferred list.
• BLS certification (AHA or ARC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and coordination of WOC-related services.
• Provides wound/skin, ostomy, and continence care guidance and education to patients, caregivers and staff.
• Assists in education, research and administration related to WOC care.
• Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
• Maintains required activity and statistical reports.

Skills

Clinical Nursing

Wound Ostomy Care

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

2 years of relevant experience

WOCN CWON Certification

RN license in Michigan

Certification from preferred list

BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Job description

Scope of work:

The hospital based Wound Clinician serves as a clinical resource and consultant for the acute care of in patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The care extends to those with acute and chronic wounds (for example, complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure injury, vascular ulcers), ostomies, percutaneous tubes and continence disorders. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research and administration.

• General duties/responsibilities
  Utilizes the nursing process when directing or delivering care to patients with WOC needs including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning and implementation (e.g., coordination of care delivery, health teaching and promotion, consultation), and evaluation.
  Utilizes and maintains current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes.
  Participates in committees or task forces related to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
• Wound/skin care
  Provides consultation for individuals with altered skin integrity (e.g., pressure injuries, draining wounds, fistulae) to develop individualized plans of care and attain expected outcomes.
  Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control, or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces.
  Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and staff regarding skin care, wound management, care of percutaneous tubes, and draining wound/fistulae management.
  Provides consultation for negative pressure wound therapy, (including subsequent dressing changes) provides collaborative care which includes patient’s next care setting.
  Validates pressure injury data collection for nursing quality indicators.
• Ostomy care
  Provides pre- and postoperative education to patients (and their families) who are undergoing ostomy surgery, with consideration of the need for physical and psychological adaptation.
  Marks the stoma site preoperatively by determining the appropriate site for stoma placement with consideration of the patient’s anatomical markings, physical capabilities, and lifestyle.
  Assesses the stoma and stoma functioning and initiates appropriate procedures for stoma care (e.g., removes rod/sutures, measures/fits a pouching system, teaches care of stoma/peristomal skin and pouch).
  Provides appropriate educational information to patients, including postoperative and discharge instructions about care, referrals, and supply needs.
• Continence care
  Identifies risk factors for urinary or fecal continence disorders.
  Assesses patients with urinary and/or fecal continence disorders.
  Establishes an appropriate management program to include recommendations regarding containment/absorptive products and devices and skin care; and education and counseling for patients/caregivers.
• Education
  Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current national guidelines, to deliver care to patients with the following:
  Urinary or intestinal disorders resulting in the need for an ostomy.
  Conditions requiring wound management.
  Impaired or altered skin integrity.
  Urinary and/or fecal continence issues.
  Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in WOC care by providing the following:
  Formal or informal continuing education programs.
  Orientation sessions.
  Collaborative practice committees.
  Nursing councils.
  Attends continuing education programs related to WOC nursing to maintain current knowledge and skills.
• Research
  Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary clinical practice teams to establish protocols, which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical benefits for patients needing WOC care.
• Administrative duties
  Maintains and submits required activity and statistical reports to the appropriate department supervisor.
  Contributes to the selection of cost-effective supplies and equipment related to WOC care, which might need to be individualized for different units/departments.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree BSN
• 2 years of relevant experience Two to four years of recent, relevant nursing experience. Preferred
• Wound Ostomy Nurse, Certified (CWON) - WOCNCB Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board 2 Yrs required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Nursing Admin - Dearborn Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

variable

Days Worked

variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.