Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled RN Enterostomal Therapist to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess specialized expertise in ostomy, wound, continence, and skin care, providing comprehensive patient-centered care across various clinical settings. As an RN Enterostomal Therapist, you will deliver advanced nursing interventions, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize outcomes. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring complex ostomy and wound management. Responsibilities 1. Clinical Care & Consultation Conducts comprehensive assessments of patients with actual or potential skin integrity issues, wounds, ostomies, or incontinence. Develops individualized care plans and provides expert recommendations for wound and ostomy management. Performs wound and ostomy care procedures, including debridement (as credentialed), dressing selection, pouch fitting, and pressure injury prevention. Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provides consultation on complex wound and ostomy cases across inpatient and outpatient settings. 2. Education & Training Educates patients and caregivers on wound and ostomy care, appliance management, and skin protection. Develops and delivers education programs for nursing and ancillary staff regarding pressure injury prevention, wound care techniques, and ostomy management. Acts as a clinical resource and mentor to bedside nurses, supporting skill development and confidence in wound and ostomy care practices. 3. Quality Improvement & Data Management Leads or participates in wound care performance improvement initiatives and prevalence studies. Monitors wound and ostomy outcomes, tracking incidence, healing rates, and pressure injury data for reporting. Collaborates with infection prevention and quality departments to ensure compliance with national standards (e.g., NPIAP, AHRQ). Reviews and updates wound and ostomy care policies, procedures, and product formulary based on evidence-based practice. 4. Product Evaluation & Resource Management Evaluates and recommends wound and ostomy care products, supplies, and equipment. Works with supply chain and vendors to ensure product consistency and cost-effective management. Assists in standardizing products and protocols across care units. 5. Collaboration & Leadership Serves as a liaison between nursing, physicians, and support services to coordinate patient care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input on discharge planning related to wound and ostomy needs. Supports hospital readiness for accreditation and regulatory reviews related to wound and skin care standards.

Experience Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Possesses a nursing license in good standing in the State of Alabama. BSN or MSN preferred. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification or Wound Care Certification (WCC) required within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

Minimum of three years hospital clinical experience with at least one year of wound and/or ostomy management preferred.

Pay:

From $27.15 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person