What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Clinician, PRN position at Piedmont?
Overview
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
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
- 2 years of clinical experience Required
- 2 years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management Preferred
- Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred
- BLS certification through AHA with current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist. Must maintain CEU’s as by the state Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA Required
- RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure or
- PT - Physical Therapist - Georgia State Licensure or
- OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered - Georgia State Licensure Required
- CWS - Certified Wound Specialist or
- CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Preferred