Wound Care Specialist
6 days ago
Unlock a fulfilling career as a Wound Care Specialist at SSM Health, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives.
About the Role
As a Wound Care Specialist, you will be responsible for implementing and evaluating the organization's wound and ostomy evidence-based care and prevention program. Your goal will be to achieve exceptional clinical outcomes and provide exceptional patient care.
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; collaborate with appropriate healthcare providers to allow for timely assessment and inter-professional interventions.
- Utilize the nursing process to develop, communicate, implement, and/or delegate, and document a care plan for appropriate patients with wound, ostomy, continence issues, and/or are at high risk for skin breakdown; perform patient follow-up to evaluate care plan outcomes.
- 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. Coordinate education with physician and nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team.
- Develop and document discharge plan including follow-up as it relates to wound, ostomy, and continence needs and communicates with patient/family/caregiver and appropriate nursing, physician, and care management staff.
- Utilize research and other forms of evidence to develop, implement, and evaluate ministry and system-wide policies, procedures, and standards of practice relating to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
- Participate in ministry and system-wide evaluation of resource utilization as it pertains to wound, ostomy, and continence products, formulary development, support services, and other medical devices.
- Participate in the education of all members of the healthcare team as it relates to the management of wounds, ostomies, and continence.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing or equivalent education for licensure.
Working Conditions
You will work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks and responsibilities. You will be required to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the day.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time position, with a salary range of $85,000-$110,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, we offer a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates.
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