What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Wound Care Specialist II- Presbyterian position at UPMC?
Senior Wound Care Specialist II (UPMC Presbyterian)
UPMC Presbyterian is looking to hire a Full-Time Registered Nurse/Wound Care Specialist.
Our Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) care RNs (referred to as Wound Care Specialists) provide expertise in health care services for prevention, health maintenance, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitative nursing care. They are a clinical resource and consultant for the acute and rehabilitative care of patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems.
WOC nursing is an area of specialty practice within the framework of nursing that strives to advance the health care and quality of life of all affected individuals. The WOC Nurse completes continuing education and research to provide the basis for current, comprehensive nursing practice for patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence.
By a process of accreditation, the WOC Nurse promotes high standards of education and requires a minimum baccalaureate degree as the entry level for Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Programs (WOCNEPs) and attains certification through the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certification Board (WOCNCB).
Specialty practice areas can include:
- Acute and Chronic Wounds
- Ostomies
- Percutaneous Tubes
- Continence Disorders
Work Schedule:
- Monday-Friday daylight hours
- Rotating weekends required
Responsibilities:
- Delivers holistic, patient-centered care using the nursing process and Relationship Based Care
- Develops, communicates, and documents individualized plans of care with patients and care teams
- Applies strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Provides specialized WOC care, including stoma site marking and post-discharge follow-up
- Ensures evidence-based practice aligned with WOCN/NPUAP and organizational quality goals
- Serves as a clinical expert, educator, and preceptor; supports staff development and ongoing learning
- Participates in quality improvement, shared governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Promotes a positive work environment through teamwork, leadership, and professional accountability
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000