Job Description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. 
 
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

24

Additional Locations:

Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave, Marlton, NJ, Mount Holly, NJ, Voorhees, NJ

Job Information:

Job Summary:

Certified Nurse Consultant for Wound & Ostomy patient referrals for acute care inpatient services. Services provided after consultation generated by physician or nursing departments for individualized patient assessment and treatment recommendations. Adjunctive Nursing services include staff education, interdisciplinary coordination of care, clinical leadership, clinical trials and studies and performance improvement activities.

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Position Responsibilities

Certified Nurse Consultant – assessment, diagnoses, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound and/or ostomy patients

Support Staff education- unit based education, system-wide education programs, vendor product education/coordination, competency training for staff, case studies

Interdisciplinary Coordination of Care- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team such as licensed providers, physical therapy, nutrition, nursing services, home care, ambulatory care, case management & social services in the coordination of wound, ostomy and skin care needs of patients.

Clinical Leadership- Representative on system-wide and divisional committees. Nursing leader who serves as change agent and role model for nursing staff and coordinates projects and activities related to wound, ostomy and skin care system wide.

Clinical Trials and Studies- Collaborates with Materials Management/Supply Chain and PVAC committee for wound, ostomy, bed therapy and skin care product trials, clinical studies and evaluation.

Performance Improvement Activities- Leadership role within divisional Pressure Injury Prevalence & Incidence Studies with applicable follow up patient assessments, plan of care and action planning.  Participation in RCAs and reporting related to hospital acquired pressure injuries. Support/Collaborates on system-wide projects/initiatives related to skin, wound, ostomy, & continence issues.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience: 1 year of wound and ostomy experience desired in acute care setting.

Required Education: BS or BSN degree required, Graduate from approved Wound education program and Graduate or actively enrolled in an approved Ostomy education program and Graduate from accredited RN School of Nursing Program

Training / Certification / Licensure: Current RN License in State of NJ required. BLS required. Driver’s License required.

Wound and Ostomy Board certifications required within 1 year of date of hire

(Current certifications for CWOCN; CWCN/COCN; CWON; or WCC/OMS) or approved National Board Certification for Wound/Ostomy is required or actively pursuing credentialing for one per specialty of the Wound and Ostomy credentialing above)