Wound Care Clinician II

Description: Up to $5000 Sign on Bonus JOB PURPOSE:

Certified Clinician 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. Required Hours:

Full time day shift weekdays with some weekend and holiday obligation. Non-certified candidates may be considered. IND789 LI-POST GD Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One year of clinical experience required unless completion of an approved Wound Care/Ostomy residency program. MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY: One of the following certifications active and in good standing with their respective board:

CWS, CWCA, CWOCN, CWON, CWCN, APTA. BLS certification through AHA. Current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.

Must maintain CEUs as required by the state and certification board. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred. Non-Certified Candidates Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two years of clinical experience required.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: BLS certification through AHA with current licensure in the State of Georgia as a Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Occupational Therapist.

Must maintain CEUs as required by the state.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelors degree preferred. Two (2) years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management preferred.

Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred.

Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral preferred.