Wound Care Coordinator Registered Nurse

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a skilled wound, skin & ostomy nurse to lead assessments, plan patient care, and provide education for patients, families, and staff. The role emphasizes independent practice, adherence to standards, and program development across the hospital setting.

Responsibilities include developing educational programs, supervising competencies, and offering specialty consultations to clinicians and students, reinforcing patient-centered care and Mercy Medical Center policies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse.
• Bachelor degree in nursing required.
• WOCN Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a wound, skin & ostomy resource and collaborates with other disciplines.
• Identifies educational needs and develops programs.
• Evaluates programs and updates as needed.
• Coordinates wound, skin & ostomy competencies and protocols.
• Incorporates NPUAP & WOCN standards into practice and education.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor for nursing students and professionals.
• Implements programs to promote positive wound, ostomy care behaviors by staff.
• Provides consultation across hospital, schools of nursing, and community.
• Identifies learning needs and develops measures to meet them.

Skills

RN License Iowa

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

WOCN Certification within 1 year

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day ShiftDescription: Posting

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.