POSITION SUMMARY

This position plans and implements wound care prevention and treatment programs to improve resident skin related outcomes, and collaborates with leaders in the development and revision of clinical policy and procedures. The Wound Care & Clinical Policy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and assessing training needs of staff and partners with the clinical education team for ongoing education. Validates the competency of staff and serve as a role model for clinical practice. Maintain the Standard of Practice for Nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing’s Social Policy Statement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Promote the Mission, Vision and Core Values of Elizabeth Seton Children’s and incorporates values into daily practice.
• Conducts a comprehensive wound exam utilizing known or innovative evidenced-based tools, techniques or methods.
• Provides recommendations to the interdisciplinary team for wound care prevention, comprehensive plan of care, or treatment to enhance resident outcomes.
• Coordinates and participates in neighborhood-based skin care rounds to assist and educate staff with prevention, assessment and treatment of wounds, including but not limited to recommendation of dressings, appropriate support surfaces and related products.
• Develops formal and informal educational programs targeting the competency needs of nursing personnel to improve practice outcomes related to risk and prevention strategies, and wound care treatment plans.
• Participates in nursing orientation of staff on assessment of wounds, standard practices and quality outcome measures.
• Identifies collaboratively the need for changes in the product formulary, incorporating evidence, clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness.
• Develops/revises/implements evidenced based policies/practices/procedures/guidelines, best practice standards to improve practice related to wound prevention and care.
• Leads the organization’s Policy & Procedure Committee, collaborating with department leaders for the presentation of new and revised policies to the clinical team
• Participates in Center wide quality improvement, including monitoring, tracking, incidence and prevalence.
• Serves as a clinical resource in the identification, investigation and resolution of the actual/potential risk management, quality of care or ethical issues.
• Cultivate a highly effective learning environment, and support personnel by conducting periodic staff learning needs assessments and incorporating educational strategies and utilization of best practices to address identified staff learning needs.
• Assist in the planning and preparation for regulatory inspections.
• Strengthens a culture of evidence-based clinical practice, clinical inquiry and quality improvement.
• Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or administrator.

Education Requirements:

• RN License in the State of New York
• S. N required; M.S.N. preferred.
• Certification in wound care as a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Wound Care Certified (WCC) is preferred.
• BCLS/ PALS

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Medical-Surgical or Pediatric nurse with a minimum of five (5) years clinical experience. Experience in pediatric and/or adolescent chronic /rehabilitative care preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience required in Wound Care
• Certification in wound care as a Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Wound Care Certified (WCC) is preferred.
• Must be able to prepare a lesson plan, write behavioral objectives, and teach a program using valid teaching strategies.
• Must be able to design self-instructional programs.
• Must be able to coordinate and oversee a wound care program center wide.
• Must be able to design a performance checklist
• Must be to evaluate, track, monitor, clinical performance and outcome measures.
• Must be able to monitor quality assurance activities
• Must possess computer-based competency.

Employee Requirements:

• Excellent communication and verbal skills are required, along with the ability to teach staff nurses and team leaders how to integrate wound care prevention into daily care.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of thirty-five (35) pounds.
• Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

 Working Conditions:

• Will work in a well-lighted and ventilated area.
• Will be subject to frequent interruptions.
• May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.

Salary Range:

$120,000/Yr. To $135,000/Yr.