Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Location
Covington, Georgia
The clinician is responsible for the assessment, evaluation, and treatment of patients with acute or chronic wounds, ostomies, and related skin or incontinence issues. They work collaboratively with physicians and nursing staff to plan and execute patient care treatments.
Candidates must hold a degree in Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy and possess at least 2 years of clinical experience. Required certifications include BCLS and appropriate state licensure for their respective field.
Overview This is a PRN position as needed
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.
Education Graduate of an accredited school in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Work Experience 2 years of clinical experience Required 2 years of clinical experience in wound/ostomy care and management Preferred Experience working in research, analysis of data, and editing collateral Preferred Licenses and Certifications BCLS - Basic Life Support Required RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure or PT - Physical Therapist - Georgia State Licensure or OT - Occupational Therapist – Registered - Georgia State Licensure Required Maintain CEU’s as required by the state Required CWS - Certified Wound Specialist or CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Preferred Business
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