Clinical Nurse Educator - Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care

About Us: At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That’s what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you. About the Role: A Clinical Nurse Educator – Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care is a nurse that serves as a clinical resource for Nursing staff in the provision of care of patients with acute and chronic wounds (i.e., pressure injuries, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds), issues with skin integrity, ostomy, and continence needs. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical assessment and recommendations for treatment, education, and quality improvement. Responsibilities: Provides consultation and subject matter expertise related to impaired skin integrity issues and assists the clinical team develop an individualized plan of care to improve patient expected outcomes. During consults, uses the opportunity to educate staff, patient, and/or family members. Provides staff guidance in implementing evidence-based practice to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces. Participates in developing and implementing procedures that are evidence-based practice guidelines l (i.e., National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators – NDNQI, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel – NPIAP, etc.) to deliver care to the patients. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in wound/skin care. Participates and collaborates with nursing leadership in quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects/activities as appropriate. Engages in professional development activities to maintain current clinical/educational knowledge and skills through attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops. Conducts routine needs assessments and develops educational programs to meet identified needs based upon assessment outcomes. Qualifications: Previous education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Required/ Master of Science in Nursing - Preferred. Minimum three years of nursing practice wound care experience. Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees. Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles. Demonstrated complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability. Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, or manager – Preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Experience preferred in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems. Certifications/Licenses: Current RN Illinois license. Certification as Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) - Preferred. Workplace Conditions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category 1 - Job usually involves contact with patients or patient’s specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible. Category 2 - Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens. Category 3 - Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non‑intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job. Benefits: Sinai Health System’s goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Health Systems. Living the Values: TEAMWORK: Caregiver works together with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication are valued. RESPECT: Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual’s unique talents and contributions. QUALITY: Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning and industry best practices. INTEGRITY: Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings. SAFETY: Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers. ROLE MODEL: Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers and coworkers. #J-18808-Ljbffr