Facility:

Sisters of Charity Hospital St Joseph Campus Shift:

Shift 1

Status:

Full Time FTE:

1.000000

Bargaining Unit:

ACE Associates Exempt from

Overtime:

Exempt:

Yes Work Schedule:

Days Hours:

Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm

Summary:

The Clinician, Advanced Wound Healing Services is responsible for providing the clinical oversight for wound care at multiple sites within the organization. Establishes standards of care and clinical competencies to meet patient needs and training programs to ensure clinical expertise. Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating formal and informal educational activities to meet identified health needs. The Clinician functions in the role of a professional Clinical Nurse for Advanced Wound Healing Services and through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to the ages of patient's served based on the areas of clinical practice oversees the delivery of patient care. Directs and leads daily workflow processes. Maintains environmental and infection control standards. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital/staff.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BS in Nursing preferred Maintains a current New York State Professional RN License Wound Care Certification from a nationally accredited wound program required within two (2) years of employment in this position. Eligible credentials include WCC through the National Alliance of Wound Care (NAWC); CWCN, COCN, COCN, CCCN or CWON through the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certification Board (WOCN); or CWS through the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM) BLS required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) years clinical experience Teaching experience preferred Relevant / current experience preferred in Wound Care patient setting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current technology and products used in the treatment of wounds Knowledge of Department of Health regulations Ability to travel between multiple Wound Care sites Strong written and verbal communication skills Organizational skills and Leadership ability Ability to supervise, provide direction and motivate workforce Ability to exercise independent judgment in executing responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

Able to work well in stressful situations and conditions of frequent interruption