Wound Care Clinical Coordinator
About The Position
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.
Requirements
- Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
- Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).
- Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Wound Care preferred
Responsibilities
- A Registered Nurse who has completed educational preparation in Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing and demonstrates professional competence in this specialized nursing field.
- Demonstrates competence and knowledge in assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients of all ages with WOC needs.
- Serve as consultant to all disciplines and departments, area of expertise, and patient population and participate on relevant committees and task forces as a clinical expert.
- Develops system-wide protocols and procedures for WOCN nursing care delivery
- Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the Leadership and management of the WOCN department
- Tracks WOC patient care delivery statistics and audits quality of care issues identified.
- Evaluates & recommends products, and processes related to WOC nursing/medical care delivery
- Develops and manages wound care delivery across all care settings (Inpatient & Outpatient)
- Provides consultation for wound, ostomy, and continence using a multidisciplinary approach to treatment across a continuum of care and in a number of settings with direct recommendations to providers for treatments
- Improve practices and patient outcomes through collaboration on design, implementation, and evaluation of staff education and competencies, including drills, learning labs, and introduction of best practices
- Advocate for best practices through the improvement of patient outcomes by advocating for individuals as well as populations within sphere of influence and area of expertise including the selection of appropriate WOC related treatments, technology (ex.Wound Vac) and products in collaboration with surgical specialties and value analysis
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- retirement
- on-site Early Education Center (employee discount)
- professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
