Clinical Wound Care Specialist

SummaryOversees and manages the organization's wound care program and collaborates with clinical teams.Reports to corporate leadership and compliance on facility acquired pressure injuries and healed wounds within organization.Tracks trends in wound care and provides suggestions for interventions.Collaborates with corporate multidisciplinary team to review and recommend changes to the organization's wound care formulary.Develops and implements education for nursing department on wound care.Serves as a liaison for outside providers of wound care to ensure collaboration of supply and services for the organization's residents and patients.Collaborates with risk management and compliance on wound matters.Job QualificationsGraduate of accredited school of nursing with current RN license.Bachelor's degree in nursing.Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound, Ostomy Nurse (CWON) required, or willing to obtain within six months of employment.Three to five years of recent nursing experience with administrative and supervisory competency.One year management experience preferred.Communication, organization, and planning skills required.Must be able to manage a diversity of activities and function in a stressful environment.Ability to perform necessary documentation and have visual acuity.