Wound & Skin Clinician RN required

Wound And Skin ClinicianSupports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.Wound and Skin Clinicians are experts in caring for patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence. Specifically, Wound and Skin Clinician nurses respond to the acute and rehabilitative needs of people with select gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems disorders. They provide direct care to people with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure injuries, and/or continence disorders and can serve as educators, consultants, researchers, and administrators.Example of Essential Functions:Provide oversight of wound care to assist other healthcare providers in management of acute and chronic woundsEducate patients on wound care, infection, and injury preventionProvide and interpret evidence-based tools for staff nurses for decision support and best clinical practiceEducate the individual/family/caregiver on how to change, empty, and manage the pouching system; normal function of the ostomy; normal characteristics of the stoma and peristomal skin; and signs of complications to report to their healthcare providerTreat stomal and peristomal skin complicationsNavigate and suggest resources for patient supplies to reduce ED visitsProvide follow-up care post-discharge in the outpatient clinic settingCollaborate with surgeons, infection prevention practitioners, podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary teamPerform focused assessments including relevant history to identify risks, contributive factors, and reversible causes on incontinenceEstablish a plan of care for healing related to wound, ostomy and/or continence problem listContribute value to their institution with regards to the effect of patient outcomes including, but not limited to: reducing instances of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI), and improving urinary and bowel incontinenceAdvocate for reimbursement of supplies, services, and access to long-term supportCompletes comprehensive EMR patient documentation for WOC consults and/or scheduled appointment evaluationsProvides services and care to both inpatient and outpatient customersSupports departmental operations and participates on various performance and quality initiativesServes as a clinical resource/educator or preceptor for staff learning principles of wound careRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAdvanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.Effective time management and the ability to evaluate and coordinate patient care flow.Flexibility in clinical workflow environment.Intermediate computer/keyboard skills and ability to learn various EMR systemsAbility to assume responsibilities beyond patient carePerforms all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by the department in the department Quality Improvement Plan.Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:Registered Nurse (Bachelor prepared) and licensed in the state of MarylandMasters preferred and encouragedMinimum of three years adult nursing experience that includes caring for patients with wound, ostomies and/or incontinence problemsActive certification in a nursing wound specialty i.e. CWOCN (preferred), CWS, WCCOr completion of wound certification within 2 years of employment, to include salary adjustment once achievedCPR training (AHA) for Basic Life Support for Healthcare ProviderPatient Contact:Neonate (0 thru 30 days)Infant (31 thru 12 months)Child (13 months thru 12 years)Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)Adult (18 years thru 65 years)Geriatric (66+ years)Physical Demands:Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).Ergonomic Risk Factors:Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.Working Conditions:Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.Reporting Relationship:Reports to Department Manager, Wound Care and Hyperbaric MedicineDisclaimer:The content of this document reflects the general duties, responsibilities, minimum skills, abilities and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an exhaustive detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.Schedule:Monday-Friday 8a-4:30pCaring for you as you care for the CommUNITY:Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.Pay range: $33.64/hr Min - $52.77/hr MaxQualificationsEducationRequiredBachelors of Nursing or better.Licenses & CertificationsRequiredCPR/BLSRegistered NurseEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.