Wound Ostomy Assess Coord PD

Virtua; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua seeks a Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy patient referrals in acute and ambulatory care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate wound/ostomy care, working with physicians and nursing teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include staff education, interdisciplinary coordination, and clinical leadership, plus involvement in trials and performance improvement activities related to skin care. NJ RN license required, CWON experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• MSN preferred.
• WOCN education program graduate.
• Graduate from an accredited RN school.

Responsibilities

• Certified Nurse Consultant assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound/ostomy patients.
• Staff education and competency training for wound/ostomy care.
• Interdisciplinary coordination of care with physicians, therapy, nutrition and social services.
• Clinical leadership and participation on system committees.
• Clinical trials involvement, product trials, and CAPs related to skin/wound care.
• Performance improvement activities and RCA investigations.

Skills

CWON experience

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

WOCN education program

RN school accreditation

Job description

Summary:

Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy patient referrals for acute and ambulatory care.

Services provided after consult generated by physician or nursing departments for individualized patient assessment and treatment recommendations.

Adjunctive Nursing services include staff education, interdisciplinary coordination of care, clinical leadership, clinical trials and studies and performance improvement activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Certified Nurse Consultant assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound and/or ostomy patients.

Staff education

• Unit based education, system wide education programs, vendor product education/coordination, competency training for staff, case studies.

Interdisciplinary Coordination of Care

• Works closely with physicians, physical therapy, nutrition, nursing services, home care, case management & social services in the coordination of all wound, ostomy and skin care needs of patients.

Clinical Leadership

• Representative on system wide and divisional committees.
• Nursing leader who serves as change agent and role model for nursing staff and coordinates projects and activities related to wound, ostomy and skin care system wide.

Clinical Trials and Studies

• Works closely with Materials Management and PVAC committee to initiate wound, ostomy, bed therapy and skin care product trials, clinical studies and evaluation.

Performance Improvement Activities

• Monthly or quarterly divisional Pressure Ulcer Prevalence & Incidence Studies with follow up patient assessments, plan of care and action planning.
• Participation in RCAs and investigation of Occurance Reports related to hospital acquired pressure ulcers.
• Member on Six Sigma projects or CAPs related to skin/wound issues.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

1 year of wound and ostomy (CWON) experience desired in acute care setting.

Required Education:

• BSN degree required.
• MSN preferred.
• Graduate from approved WOCN education program.
• Graduate from accredited RN School of Nursing.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• Current RN License in State of NJ required.
• Advanced Practice License in State of NJ desired.
• BLS required.
• Driving License required.