Job Description
Are you interested in working at Magnet-designated UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? Only 7% of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation - and we're one of them! For more than a century, UPMC Magee has been caring for women through all stages of their lives, and we are looking for the next talented employee to join our team.
What can you Expect as a Wound Care Program Specialist? The Wound Care Specialist applies the Nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment and formulates goal and a plan of care for applicable patients that involves the patient as a partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. As a Wound Care Specialist, you will practice solid communication skills and be able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care as well as communicate the plan of care to the nursing staff, physicians, patient and family, and other members of the health care team as applicable. You will also document the patient care and plan of care is complete and promotes communication between caregivers.
You will support continuous learning in the clinical area by sharing research, materials from professional organizations within the department and with other health care personnel and conduct in-services and formal lectures for nursing units and other members of the Health care team. As a Wound Care Specialist you will contribute to the professional development of the unit base skin care committee by participation in clinical development of the unit representatives and identify opportunities for clinical quality as well as workplace improvement as well as participates in product evaluation for ostomy and skin care needs for the health system to ensure cost effective quality patient care.
Demonstrating critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient within an episode of care and maintaining ongoing follow-up evaluation for appropriate ostomy and/or skin care patients with needs after discharge from the hospital to provide for continuity of care are key responsibilities of the Wound Care Specialist. You will also incorporate national professional organizations (NPUAP) and (WOCN) as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient quality, safety and satisfaction in daily work while creating a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patient and their families as well colleagues.
You will serve as a role model of professional nursing practice by serving as a recognized leader in clinical expertise, teacher, specialized resource nurse, and /or evidence based practice in the nursing care of patients with alterations in skin integrity, wounds, ostomies, fistulas and /or incontinence and consistently gives appropriate feedback to all members of the healthcare team and participates in the peer review process. You will promote change that enhances the quality of patient care of applicable patients within the WOCN department and the Nursing department at large and serve on Teams and leads successful teams as a part of daily while demonstrates highly developed clinical assessment and analytical skill within the context of Relationship Based Care.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
How does UPMC Support our Nurses? UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you -financially, personally, and professionally -starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.
Here are a few examples of how we support our nurses:
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
- Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today
Shifts/Hours: Our wound care specialist works a daylight schedule with occasional weekends.
*Hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Qualifications: - Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
- Previous wound and ostomy care, and/or continence or WTA experience preferred
- BSN preferred
- Certificate of a WOCN board-certified WOCNEP preferred
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: - Registered Nurse (RN)
- Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
- Certification in wound and ostomy from the WOCN preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Act 34 with renewal
- Additional clearances may be required based on units that will be supported
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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