CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: Ambulatory Care Services (Ostomy Nurse)

Serve as a clinical resource and consultant in a multi-disciplinary setting to patients, families, nurses, and medical staff specializing in ostomy care, peristomal wound management, and complex wounds. Perform daily phone and triage tasks in MiChart related to patient concerns, issues, and needs. Care is focused on young adults, adult, and geriatric patient population. Pediatric care may also be provided. Collaborate with the nursing school and/or other groups, both inside and outside the institution, to support outpatient ostomy needs. Perform pre-operative and post-operative care for patients and families, which includes education, surgical markings, and plans of care in the outpatient setting. Provide consultation and recommendations of wound and ostomy care supplies and equipment. Develop and maintain patient, family, and nursing education materials related to management of complex wounds, fistulas, and ostomy care. Plan and implement educational programs for healthcare professionals (students, residents, fellows, etc.) to support professional development programs. Participate in the development of institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines in keeping with evidenced-based practice and standards for nursing care of complex wounds, fistulas, and ostomies. Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement and evidenced-based practice initiatives related to ostomy and wound care. Participate in department committee meetings to improve ostomy/wound care across the care continuum. Maintenance of professional wound/ostomy certifications Expectations Demonstrated ability to practice independently, set goals, promote teamwork, coordinate and perform multiple activities and problem solve as measured by interview, references, and performance evaluations. Demonstrated ability to set and implement priorities, organize and delegate effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate well with others (including peers, learners, faculty and members of other hospital-based clinical service teams). Demonstrate abilities in interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills and problem-solving skills within all levels of the health care team. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the

State of Michigan Educational Requirement:

(must meet one of the following): Bachelors degree in Nursing OR Associates degree/diploma in nursing AND a Masters degree in Nursing Five (5) years of RN experience providing direct care to adult surgical patients Minimum of two (2) years of experience (within the last 5 years) of direct patient care to ostomy patients in the inpatient, outpatient, or home-care setting Minimum of two (2) years being credentialed in wound and ostomy (CWON) nursing care by an accredited national certification board In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED

(for both internal & external applicants): You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position. WOCN certified Minimum of five (5) years of experience with complex patients in a critical setting (ICU or ED) Ambulatory care experience preferred Previous experience with the ordering and management of DME preferred Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work autonomously to prioritize patient care needs Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills in daily practice through use of the nursing process Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain professional working relationships Demonstrated ability to perform professional presentations/lectures Two (2) or more years of recent (in last 5 years) experience with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC. Computer/typing skills such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Salary & Nursing Framework Level:

This

UMPNC RN

posting is posted under the Role-Specific Advancement Model (RSAM) as:

CCC- COMPETENT NE.

Actual RSAM LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire. RSAM levels range from

CCC-COMPETENT NE

to

CCC-EXPERT NE TO CCC-MASTERY

NE or CCC-Mastery Plus NE. Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined. If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183. ?

Hours per week:

40 hours ?

Shift:

Days; Monday through Friday, variable shifts.

Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Location:

Taubman Center, Cancer Center, Brighton Center for Specialty Care, Dominos Farms, Chelsea Professional Building and other locations as needed based on divisional growth changes/strategies. This is not a remote position. All employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census or department needs. This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses. Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society. The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.