Wound Care Clinical Specialist

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Health in Massachusetts seeks a Wound Specialist to influence professional role competence and growth of learners within the wound/ostomy care setting. The nurse provides consults, coordinates assessments and plans of care, and leads education for patients, families and staff across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds current MA RN licensure, a BSN (MSN preferred), and WOCN certification or enrollment in a certification program, with at least two years of wound care experience

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure required.
• BSN required, MSN preferred.
• WOCN certification or current enrollment in certification program.
• Minimum 2 years wound care experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and program development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound/ostomy care consultations and management.
• Coordinate comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care across the organization.
• Educate patients, families and staff on wound management and prevention of skin breakdown.
• Contribute to performance improvement and quality outcome initiatives and committee work.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

This is a system level position to influence professional role competence and growth of learners centrally and in the Wound Caresetting.

The certified clinical nurse in wound/ostomy care is a specialist in the field of wound and enterostomal care who promotes competent, compassionate and professional nursing care across the continuum. The Wound Specialist will act as a consultant for patients with wounds, pre and post op ostomy care and management, and/or patients at risk for skin breakdown. Also coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management and prevention of pressure injury. Also acts as a resource for medical staff and participates in the performance improvement plan and quality outcome initiatives of the organization. This leadership role requires contribution to relevant committees, implementation and program development for standardization of wound/ostomy care, and identification/responsibility for his/her professional development.

Qualifications:

• Current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's preferred
• Wound Care Certified (WOCN or equivalent), or currently enrolled in a certification program
• Minimum of 2 years wound care experience with demonstrated ability to assess and respond to needs of patients and families
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and collaborative in fulfilling role obligation
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and interdisciplinary abilities