RN- Certified Wound Care

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team as a RN awaits YOU!!!!Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.SUMMARY:Provides leadership and expertise in the nursing care of patients with wound, ostomy and continence issues considering age specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Promotes the use of current knowledge, techniques and research through practice, teaching and consultation; and serves as facilitator for change in the nursing practice. Performs professional nursing functions for selected patients. Demonstrate unit/area designated competencies.* Provides advanced nursing care in accordance with WOCN Scope of Practice to patients or groups of patients across the health care continuum in collaboration with the health care team. Provides informal consultative services for select patients in the community.* Selects appropriate ostomy and wound care products based on evaluation on patients' needs and capabilities.* Develops, reviews and evaluates interdisciplinary plan of care within area of clinical expertise for selected groups or individual patients that includes patient's identified goals. Collaborates with nursing staff and other disciplines as needed.* As the clinical expert for wound, ostomy, and the prevention of skin injuries sets direction for nursing practice consistent with SJM Ann Arbor and national standards (NPUAP). Utilizes evidence based practice and/or research findings to guide and direct practice changes.* Leads organizational initiatives in the prevention of hospital acquired pressure or skin injuries and the treatment of present on admission pressure and/or skin injuries.* Utilize the nursing process at an expert level to assess, diagnose and treat the complex responses of individuals, families or communities to actual or potential health problems.* Functions as an educator by teaching clients, families, communities and other health care providers; and serves as a role model and preceptor for other nurses in a variety of settings. Shares expertise with all members of the health care team through consultation and collaboration.* Takes leadership role for quality improvement initiative, providing in depth clinical expertise and critical analysis.* Provides clinical expertise and participates in the evaluation and selection of specific wound, incontinence and skin care products including specialty beds, mattresses, and supplies.* Participates in the identification, development and evaluation of patient teaching programs and patient education materials considering age specific, maturational, cultural, and spiritual needs.* Collaborates with nursing leadership in making recommendations/decisions regarding clinical practice issues and effective utilization of resources.* Participates on, or chairs various departmental, health system and medical staff committees/task forces.* Contributes to the professional growth of colleagues through educational program development, mentorship and consultation.* Is responsible for own continued learning and professional growth.* Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.REQUIREMENTS:Education: Bachelor Degree in Nursing. Completion of appropriate accredited WOCN Program within one year. Master Degree in Nursing preferred.Experience: Three to five years progressively more responsible related work experiences.Certification: Certification in appropriate specialties such as Wound, Ostomy, Continence Foot and Nail preferred.Licensure: Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse.BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY* Competitive compensation* Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE* Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details* Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions* Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health* Tuition Reimbursement* Free parking in proximity to your workplace.Click Here to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health System.ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITALWe are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.Click Here to learn more about Trinity Health.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.