Wound & Ostomy Care Lead – Per Diem RN

Virtua Health

New Jersey

On-site

USD 56,000 - 88,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy referrals in acute and ambulatory care. You will assess patients, develop care plans, and provide clinical leadership to improve outcomes.

The role requires a BSN with CWON experience; MSN preferred and NJ RN license. You will educate staff, coordinate care with care teams, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. On-site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

1 year CWON experience in acute care preferred.
BSN degree required; MSN preferred; graduate from approved WOCN education program; graduate from accredited RN School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate wound/ostomy care for patients.
Provide staff education on wound, ostomy and skin care.
Lead unit-based and system-wide education programs; coordinate interdisciplinary care.
Participate in committees and system-wide projects on wound care.
Coordinate product trials and clinical studies related to wound care.
Perform ongoing reviews of pressure ulcer prevalence and incidence; follow-up with patient assessments.
Contribute to RCAs and Occurrence Reports related to hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.
Collaborate with physicians, PT, nutrition, nursing, home care, case management and social services.