Wound Care Clinician, Days

Piedmont; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont in Conyers seeks a Certified Clinician to assess and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the clinician will manage ostomy education and care, address skin and incontinence issues, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff. Ideal candidates must hold a nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy degree, possess relevant certification, and have a Georgia state license. Join us in providing compassionate care to Rockdale County and its surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.
• 2 years of clinical experience unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program.
• Current licensure in the State of Georgia as Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Manage ostomy care, incontinence issues, and associated treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff for patient care.

Skills

Patient assessment and treatment

Wound care management

Collaboration with health staff

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy program

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

Certified Clinician responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy – Required
  • Bachelor's Degree – Preferred
• Work Experience
  • 2 years of clinical experience unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program – Required
  • Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral – Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
  • BCLS – Basic Life Support – Upon Hire Required
  • One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board – Required
    • APTA – Physical Therapy APTA
    • CWON – Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse
    • CWCA – Certified Wound Associate
    • CWS – Certified Wound Specialist
    • CWCN – Certified Wound Care Nurse
    • WCC – Wound Care Certified
    • CWOCN – Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
    • OMS
  • Current licensure in the State of Georgia as one of the following: Upon Hire Required
    • PT – Physical Therapist
    • RN – Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure
    • OT – Occupational Therapist Registered Occupational Therapist
  • Must maintain CEUs as required by the state and certification board – Required