Registered Nurse (RN)- Outpatient Wound Specialist PRN

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction, this role will provide the full scope of wound care, ostomy, or continence and foot care nursing practice, including education, counseling, research, and administration. Evaluates and develops an individualized plan of care and coordinates supply ordering and referrals to other services as needed.  Serves as the clinical resource for the care and treatment of the patient population.    

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

Education & Training: Associates degree required and BSN must be attained within two (2) years of hire. BSN preferred. Active Maryland RN license. Wound certification or experience as a wound, skin and/or Ostomy nurse is preferred. Must obtain wound certification within two (2) years from date of hire.

Work Orientation & Experience:  Minimum of two (2) years of acute care/inpatient clinical wound care experience or outpatient wound care experience.  Working knowledge of WOC nursing practice concepts and Chronic Wound Guidelines.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to: (a) handle multiple priorities; (b) work independently and take initiative in achieving Center’s goals.  Demonstrated skills in: (a) strong clinical nursing practice and judgment; (b) making effective decisions; (c) problem-solving; (d) crises management; (e) organizing work; (f) attention to detail and follow-through; (g) assist Director with policy and protocol research and development; and (h) effective negotiation skills (i) adapt hours of availability to the variable and changing needs of the department (j) travel between the two campuses as needed.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.
 

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