Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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 Preferred
Work Experience
- 2 years of clinical experience Preferred
- 2 years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management Preferred
- Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Upon Hire Required or
- PT - Physical Therapist - Georgia State Licensure Upon Hire Required or
- OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered - Georgia State Licensure Upon Hire Required
- Maintain CEU’s as required by the state Upon Hire Required
- CWS - Certified Wound Specialist Preferred or
- CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Preferred
Business Unit : Company Name
Piedmont Fayette Hospital