Wound Care Nurse - SPRN

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking qualified Physical Therapists, Registered Nurses, or Occupational Therapists to provide comprehensive patient care focusing on chronic wounds and ostomy management. Ideal candidates will have essential clinical experience and relevant education, eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while enhancing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited health school.
• BCLS certification and current licensure in Georgia required.
• Two years clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Work with healthcare teams to plan and perform assessments.
• Manage ostomy care and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Wound care

Ostomy management

Clinical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy

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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