Wound Care Clinician, PRN, Days

Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital is seeking an experienced clinician to assess and treat patients with wounds and ostomies, providing education and specialized wound care. The role requires coordination with physicians and the care team to develop and execute patient-centered treatment plans.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of clinical wound/ostomy experience and holds licensure in nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy; BCLS certification and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience required.
• 2 years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management preferred.
• Experience with research, data analysis and editing collateral preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and treat patients with acute or chronic wounds; provide ostomy management and education; address fistulae, tubes, skin and incontinence issues.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff to plan and perform patient assessments and treatments.

Skills

Wound care

Ostomy care

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited Nursing/PT/OT 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:

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 Required
• 2 years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management Preferred
• Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure or
• PT - Physical Therapist - Georgia State Licensure or
• OT - Occupational Therapist - Registered - Georgia State Licensure Required
• Maintain CEU's as required by the state Required
• CWS - Certified Wound Specialist or
• CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital