Wound Care Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Specialist to assess and manage comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence care across hospital settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care and improve outcomes.

The role includes direct patient care, patient education on treatment and self-care, plus leading staff training and contributing to quality improvement initiatives through evaluation of

Qualifications

• Specialized clinical knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Strong assessment and care planning capabilities.
• Effective patient education and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Competence in staff training and clinical education.
• Experience supporting evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Ability to evaluate and inform clinical product use.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence care across the hospital setting.
• Consult with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care and optimize outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care and education on treatment, self-care, and prevention strategies.
• Develop and deliver staff training related to wound, ostomy, and continence management.
• Evaluate clinical products and practices to support quality care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wound care expertise

Ostomy care

Continence management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff education

Quality improvement

Product evaluation

Job description

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse Specialist

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence care across the hospital setting. Consult with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate individualized patient care and optimize outcomes.

Provide selected direct patient care and education, ensuring patients and families understand treatment, self-care, and prevention strategies.

Develop and deliver staff training related to wound, ostomy, and continence management, and support consistent, evidence-based practice.

Evaluate clinical products and practices to support quality care, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Specialized clinical knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence care


• Strong assessment and care planning capabilities


• Effective patient education and communication skills


• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams


• Competence in staff training and clinical education


• Experience supporting evidence-based practice and quality improvement


• Ability to evaluate and inform clinical product use