Wound Care Clinician, Days

Overview Piedmont Rockdale is a 161-bed, acute care, not-for-profit community hospital in Conyers that has provided compassionate, patient-centered care to Rockdale County and surrounding communities since 1954. We offer 24-hour emergency care, plus most major medical, surgical and diagnostic services. Responsibilities Certified Clinician responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients, specifically those with acute and/or chronic wounds, ostomy management and education as well as management of fistulae, tubes, skin, and incontinence issues. Works in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to evaluate, propose, plan and perform patient assessment and treatments. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Required Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree Preferred Work Experience 2 years of clinical experience unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program Required Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board Required: APTA - Physical Therapy or CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse or CWCA - Certified Wound Associate or CWS - Certified Wound Specialist or CWCN - Certified Wound Care Nurse or WCC - Wound Care Certified or CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse or OMS Current licensure in the State of Georgia as one of the following: PT - Physical Therapist or RN - Registered Nurse (Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure) or OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEU’s as required by the state and certification board. #J-18808-Ljbffr