Wound Care Nurse -SPRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a qualified professional to assess and treat patients with complex wound care needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy, with specialized knowledge in wound and ostomy management. This role requires collaboration with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and continuous education in wound care practices.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.
• BCLS certified.
• Two years of clinical experience required.
• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or CWOCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Manage ostomy care and education, including complications like fistulae.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for patient treatment plans.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of patients

Wound management

Education in ostomy management

Collaboration with healthcare staff

Education

Graduate of an accredited school in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
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:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Two years of clinical experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
BCLS certified with current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEU's as required by the state.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Bachelor's degree preferred. Two (2) years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management preferred. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred. Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred.

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