Provides clinical expertise in the area of wound and ostomy care for patients, considering age specific, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs. Promotes the use of current knowledge, techniques, and research into the practice setting. Serves as a facilitator and teacher to staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in caring for patients with wound and/or ostomy needs. Continuously reviews the scientific evidence to support clinical practice and institutes practice changes when needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Basic computer skills, including Excel
• Ability to work independently and is self-directed
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy: Communication, Ownership, Understanding, Motivation, Sensitivity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services
• Must possess the following personal qualities: Be flexible and committed to the team concept, Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn, Be open to new learning experiences, Accepts and respects diversity without judgment, Demonstrates customer service values

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current Michigan License as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of Enterostomal Therapy program certification within specialty within 6 months of hire
• BCLS (CPR) within 6 months of hire

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Masters Degree in Nursing preferred

• Organization: Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital
• Department: Comprehensive Clinical Care
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable