Wound Care Coordinator Registered Nurse

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Wound, Skin & Ostomy Nurse Specialist in Des Moines, IA, to provide expert wound care leadership across age groups. The role includes assessments, plan of care development, and education for patients, families, and staff.

You will lead interdisciplinary efforts, develop and evaluate wound/ostomy programs, and serve as a clinical preceptor while adhering to nursing standards and Mercy policies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor degree in nursing required.
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a wound, skin & ostomy resource and maintains ongoing collaboration with other disciplines.
• Identifies wound, skin & ostomy educational needs. Develops programs to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation.
• Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated.
• Coordinates and monitors wound, skin & ostomy competencies and protocol development/revision.
• Integrates NPUAP & WOCN skin standards into practice including assessment, documentation, education, and competency development.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor for nursing students and graduate-level healthcare professionals.
• Implements innovative programs to promote positive wound, ostomy management behaviors by staff.
• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act and Mercy policies.
• Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers.
• Identifies learning needs and develops individualized measures to meet them.
• Participates in staff development activities and orientation for unit and nursing department personnel.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Clinical leadership

Staff education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

WOC Nursing Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Posting Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Demonstrates wound, skin & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound & ostomy assessments and develops a plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin & ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a wound, skin & ostomy resource and maintains ongoing collaboration with other disciplines.
• Identifies wound, skin & ostomy educational needs. Develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s).
• Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated.
• Coordinates and monitors wound, skin & ostomy competencies and protocol development / revision.
• Integrates NPUAP & WOCN skin standards, as well as WOCN practice guidelines into practice which includes skin, wound & ostomy assessment, documentation, staff / patient education, and competency development.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor for nursing students and graduate-level healthcare professionals.
• Implements innovative programs to promote positive skin, wound & ostomy management behaviors by staff.
• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
• Identifies learning needs and develops individualized measures to meet them.
• Participates in staff development activities and orientation for unit and nursing department personnel within defined specialty, as requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor degree in nursing required.
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.