Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Mercy Medical Center Mary Catherine Bunting Center
Baltimore, MD

Wound Care Nurse

Summary This nurse specialist provides clinical expertise to a specific population of patients across most clinical areas at Mercy Medical Center, with a focus on the adult and geriatric patient. This individual acts as a change agent for quality nursing standards, product evaluation and standardization, functioning in a self-directed, independent manner. In addition, the individual will serve as a mentor, consultant, educator, and role model in the areas of Wound, Ostomy and Continence nursing. This individual is a Registered Nurse, with a BSN and additional focused education/certification in the care of individuals with wounds, ostomies, pressure injuries and related skin problems. This individual will work as a team member, partnering with Wound, Ostomy Continence nurse manager, physicians, educators, therapists, and other staff nurses to provide comprehensive patient care. They must be able to work in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. They will assist with gathering and preparing pressure injury data reports and prevention plans for the hospital and will work with the department to ensure that Mercy Standards of care and practice are consistent with best practices. The WOC Nurse preferably holds a certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. Responsibilities Must be able to perform: * Expert patient assessment * Expert clinical problem solving * Expert care for complex patients * Conflict management * Educational assessment * Instructional design * Clinical consultation * Must be able to accurately type * Computer literacy * Able to learn role within 6 months. * Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner. * Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. * Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public. * Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team member * Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. List other requirements, as appropriate: * Flexible with work schedule to accommodate the educational and operational needs of the patient care units served and the PCS Division as a whole. * Flexible to work in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Requirements Must possess: * Bachelors degree in Nurse (BSN) Graduate of an accredited nursing school in: * Nursing Other education or work experience requirements (list): * 2 years clinical experience in nursing * 2 years Medical Surgical nursing * 1 year Wound, Ostomy and Continence nursing/ and OR with strong working knowledge of wound and ostomy care * CPR Certification required, Healthcare Providers level License Requirements: * RN License. * Must be licensed to practice in Maryland Wound Ostomy and Continence certification requirements: * Preferred Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence nurse (CWOCN) on hire or completion within 2 years of hire Must possess skills in: * Strong interpersonal skills * Cultural sensitivity * Expert knowledge of adult learning principles * Expert knowledge of human growth & development * Expert knowledge of anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology