Wound Care RN Case Manager & Enterostomal Therapy Lead

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced nurse to join its enterostomal therapy and wound care team. This role emphasizes consultation, education, and research to guide patient care across units and settings.

The nurse will assess patients, plan interventions, educate families, and contribute to protocol development while serving as a resource for staff. AHA-BLS and WCC readiness within 90 days are expected, with a PA driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 3 years experience in Enterostomal Therapy.
• 3 years experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• WCC certification expected within 90 days of hire.
• PA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient/family care; evaluate outcomes and revise care plans.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute teaching tools and programs for patients/families based on needs.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute a priority list of active protocols to physicians and staff.
• Formulate hospital policies and procedures related to enterostomal therapy and wound care.
• Act as a patient advocate throughout all phases of enterostomal/wound care services.
• Identify opportunities for clinical studies and support investigations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Wound care knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Wound Care Certification (WCC)

Enterostomal Therapy experience

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced nurse to join its enterostomal therapy and wound care team. This role emphasizes consultation, education, and research to guide patient care across units and settings.

The nurse will assess patients, plan interventions, educate families, and contribute to protocol development while serving as a resource for staff. AHA-BLS and WCC readiness within 90 days are expected, with a PA driver’s license required.