RN Wound Care
Core
Specialized nursing role assessing, planning, and evaluating care for patients with complex wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, and fistulas, while serving as a clinical consultant and educator.
Role type
Staff RN Wound Care and Ostomy Specialist
Builds
Continuity of care for complex wound and ostomy patients; supports outpatient clinic operations and clinical education programs.
Domain
Healthcare / Wound Care and Ostomy Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wound assessment and care planning, Ostomy management, Pressure ulcer care, Patient education and training, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based practice application, Regulatory compliance, Team consultation
Preferred skills
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWOCN), 2+ years wound care experience, BSN degree
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, Telemedicine platforms
Responsibilities
Assess and treat complex wounds, ostomies, and skin integrity issues; Educate patients and staff on self-care and best practices; Coordinate outpatient ostomy clinic operations; Serve as preceptor for nursing students and consultant for medical staff; Participate in quality improvement committees and policy development; Conduct telemedicine consultations.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical specialist