Employment Type:

　　Full time

　　Shift:

　　Day Shift

　　Description:

　　Demonstrates wound, skin, & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound and ostomy assessments and develops plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin and ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.

　　WOCNCB certification strongly preferred.

　　General Summary:

　　Is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and if necessary, delegating patient care to a specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.

　　Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

　　Minimum licensure/certification required (if applicable):

　　Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

　　BLS trained

　　Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

　　Successful completion of a refresher program in nursing if applicant has not had a minimum of 1000 hours of direct patient care experience within the past 5 years

　　Demonstration of acceptable performance in administering medications according to Holy Cross Hospital’s standards within the probationary period

　　Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval

　　Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English language

　　Must have visual and auditory acuity

　　Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately

　　Two years Wound Care experience preferred.

　　Wound Care Certification strongly preferred.

　　Working Conditions:

　　May be required to lift up to 35 pounds as determined by the nature of the nursing unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and move patient care equipment, i.e.: beds/stretchers. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. Must be able to utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, dependant upon the specific position.

　　Reporting Relationship:

　　Reports to the Director of Senior Services

　　Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

　　Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

　　Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

　　Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

　　EOE including disability/veteran