Wound Care Nurse Consultant, RN

CHSGa; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse Consultant to provide expert consultation and training in wound, ostomy, and continence care across skilled nursing centers in Central Georgia. This role is vital in ensuring compliance with best practices and enhancing patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel as needed. Join a team that values expertise and commitment to quality healthcare, making a significant impact on patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse.
• Ability to teach and present information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative services to skilled nursing centers.
• Monitor wound care program adherence to guidelines.
• Instruct health team professionals on patient care.

Skills

Wound Care Assessment

Consulting Skills

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Travel Flexibility

Education

BSN with Registered Nurse Licensure

Certified Wound Care Ostomy (WOCN)

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Responsible for providing consultative services to skilled nursing centers across Central Georgia related to wound, ostomy and continence care. Serves to provide direct consultation, orientation and training, program review and recommendations for centers to maintain an effective wound, ostomy and continence care program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in incorporating wound, ostomy and continence care into the patient’s total plan of care.
• Monitors the skilled nursing center wound care program adherence to guidelines and best practices, properly working equipment, adequate and appropriate supplies; provide recommendations to the skilled nursing center Director of Nursing and Administrator as needed.
• Attends and participates in patient assessment and care planning meetings as necessary including telemedicine consults.
• Provides center on-site visits as determined by the needs of the skilled nursing center.
• Instructs other health team professionals and family members in the methods of assisting the patient to improve or correct compromised skin.
• Orients new skilled nursing center treatment nurses in their role.
• Reviews the competence of nursing personnel assigned to treatments and makes necessary adjustments/corrections as required.
• Monitors center compliance with wound, ostomy and continence guidelines.
• Makes recommendations to the skilled nursing center Administrator and/or Regional Vice President for Inpatient Services any equipment and supply needs related to wound, ostomy and continence care.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to maintain knowledge of current practices in the field of expertise, and support licensure and certification status.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a BSN with Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or compact state
• Certified Wound Care Ostomy (WOCN)
• Minimum two years of experience as an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse in a hospital, skilled nursing care center or other related medical center.
• Demonstrated competence in the performance of wound care assessment and consulting.
• Ability to teach and present information in a positive manner to audiences of varying educational background.
• Ability to travel throughout the State of Georgia as needed.
  
  

EEO/M/F/D/V/Drug Free Workplace

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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