Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Provides specialized care for patients with wounds, ostomies, and pressure ulcers while serving as a resource for healthcare professionals and families. Implements care management plans and participates in the Skin Care Committee and performance improvement activities.
Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Provides care for a specific patient population with alterations of wounds, the GI/GU systems, drains , incontinence and pressure ulcers.
Serves as a resource for other health care professionals, patients, families and the community.
Bonus This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Under the guidance of a certified wound care nurse and/or a physician, assesses the physical and educational needs of patients undergoing ostomy surgery or continent diversions, and patients with wounds, fistulas, incontinence, percutaneous tubes or pressure ulcers.
Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the health care team.
Provides discharge teaching as requested.
With guidance of a certified wound care nurse and and/or a physician, implements and evaluates plans for care management based on patient needs through consultation and collaboration with other members of the patient's health care team; coordinates care in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Assists with the education of patients, families and staff on evidence-based skin and wound care practices.
Promotes health care in area of expertise, in the community, through education.
Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management /patient care, works with health care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge.
Participates in the Skin Care Committee.
As a member, assists in the evaluation of products used, including specialty beds and mattresses and makes recommendations to the committee.
Participates in quarterly Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Studies and participates in performance improvement activities related to analysis of results.
May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties, as needed, after completing the required hyperbaric training.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree in Nursing.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience - Two (2) years as an RN.
Experience in skin and would care preferred.
In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Certification in Wound and Ostomy preferred
Wound Vac Experience preferred Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15106181 Wound Ostomy Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Requires an Associate degree in Nursing and at least two years of experience as an RN. A Bachelor's degree and certification in Wound and Ostomy are preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.