Wound Care Clinician, PRN, Days

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Georgia seeks a wound care specialist to assess, treat, and educate patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, fistulae, and related skin care needs. This role requires a background in Nursing, PT, or OT, with a preference for a Bachelors degree.

You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied teams to implement patient-centered care plans and provide ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Background in Nursing, PT, or OT with wound/ostomy care experience.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements.
• Georgia licensure and BCLS certification required.
• CWOCN/CWS certifications preferred.
• Typically at least 2 years of clinical wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess wounds, ostomies, fistulae, and related skin care needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied teams to develop care plans.
• Provide patient education on wound and ostomy care and ongoing management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Wound management

Education

Nursing (RN)

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Job description

This role involves the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomies, fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues.

Collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary teams, the specialist develops and implements patient care plans focused on wound and ostomy management and patient education.

Qualified candidates must have a background in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required, ideally with wound and ostomy care expertise.

Relevant licensure includes RN, PT, or OT credentials in Georgia, along with BCLS certification.

Additional Certifications Such As CWS Or CWOCN Are Preferred.

Candidate must maintain continuing education requirements.

Key skills include patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and wound management expertise.