Wound Care Specialist

3 days ago


West Alton, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Wound Care Specialist Job Summary

SSM Health is seeking a skilled Wound Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the organization's wound and ostomy evidence-based care and prevention program to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate patients of all ages who are consulted and/or referred by medical staff, nursing staff, and other healthcare disciplines for wound, ostomy, and continence-related needs.
  • Develop, communicate, implement, and document a care plan for patients with wound, ostomy, continence issues, and/or are at high risk for skin breakdown.
  • Perform pre-operative stoma site marking for urinary and fecal diversions and conservative sharp instrumental debridement and chemical cautery with provider order.
  • Design and implement wound, ostomy, continence-related information and patient education appropriate to the patient/family/caregiver's developmental level, learning needs, learning readiness, and cultural values/beliefs.
  • Develop and document discharge plans, including follow-up as it relates to wound, ostomy, and continence needs, and communicate with patient/family/caregiver and appropriate nursing, physician, and care management staff.
Requirements:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
  • No experience required.
Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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