Wound Care RN Leader — Ostomy & Skin Specialist

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a Program Coordinator to support physicians, nurses and clinicians in ostomy, wound, skin and continence care. The role provides consultative bedside education on patient care units and leads formal training programs in wound and ostomy education.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, CT RN license and BLS certification, with expert clinical judgment and nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CT RN license required.
• BLS certification required; strong nursing practice essential.
• Expert clinical, critical thinking and patient care management in ostomy/wound/skin/incontinence.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership and expertise in ostomy, wound, skin and incontinence care with interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Develops and coordinates formal training initiatives on wound, ostomy, continence education for staff.
• Coaches and educates physicians, nurses and clinicians on ostomy and wound care practices.
• Assesses and coordinates management of wound, ostomy, skin and continence services.
• Ensures nursing interventions follow standards and develops protocols with physicians.
• Provides staff counseling and corrects practice habits as needed.
• Analyzes data on wound and ostomy outcomes to monitor and improve care.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and collaborates with leaders.
• Conducts patient record audits to investigate ostomy and wound-related issues.
• Attends management meetings and completes required training.
• Performs ongoing professional development and compliance with department policies.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Critical thinking

Patient care management

Ostomy wound care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

CT RN License

BLS certification

Job description

Northwell Health’s Danbury Hospital is seeking a Program Coordinator to support physicians, nurses and clinicians in ostomy, wound, skin and continence care. The role provides consultative bedside education on patient care units and leads formal training programs in wound and ostomy education.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, CT RN license and BLS certification, with expert clinical judgment and nursing practice.