Wound Ostomy Care Specialist, Wound Care Clinic, Part-Time, (36 Hour Week), Days

About the role

MarinHealth is an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. It includes MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327‑bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. The organization is affiliated with UCSF Health and has earned accolades such as being named one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5‑star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from CMS, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Wound & Ostomy Care Specialist is to coordinate an interdisciplinary team approach in the care of patients at MarinHealth Medical Center with altered skin integrity and alteration in elimination. The specialist will provide assessment, development, and implementation of the plan of care, evaluating the effectiveness of that care, directing emergency interventions as needed, and collaborating with physicians, team members, and others to optimally manage patient care in the interest of the patient, acting as a patient advocate when necessary.

• Oversee professional “best practices” of nursing and the interdisciplinary team providing wound, skin, and ostomy care to patients.
• Assist the organization in providing orientation, on‑going education to nursing staff and clinical staff directly providing care for wound, skin, and ostomy patients.
• Consult with and utilize appropriate resources to continually improve practice, care, and services for patients and staff.
• Coordinate, direct, document, and complete a prevalence study.
• Assess for and identify patients at risk for developing pressure ulcers in coordination with the bedside care team.
• Collaborate with all hospital staff and physicians to minimize the risk of skin breakdown.
• Actively participate in hospital staff and physician education in methods of preventing the development of pressure ulcers for the in‑patient population.
• Participate in direct patient care for the purpose of implementing, monitoring, and follow‑through of all wound & skin care treatment plans.
• Provide consultation to physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in providing state‑of‑the‑art and clinically efficient delivery of care to hospitalized patients.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement teaching and management of patients with new or existing fecal or urinary diversion (ostomy), including determination of supplies needed for inpatient needs and patient discharge.
• Provide recommendations, implementation, and utilization guidelines for the use of specialty beds.
• Collaborate with physicians and surgeons in determining the most appropriate and cost‑effective wound care and/or ostomy treatment plan.
• Collaborate with the new products committee to oversee the provision and utilization of efficient and cost‑effective supplies for the wound and/or ostomy patient.
• Assess education needs of the nursing staff regarding wound care and ostomies; assist with and provide education for the nursing staff regarding wound care and/or ostomies; provide programs and in‑services as needed to maintain or enhance staff competency and improve patient care outcomes.
• Identify, monitor, and document quality indicators, and provide written quality reports to the quality team upon request.
• Function autonomously in the coordination, development, and implementation of the wound/skin/ostomy program at MarinHealth Medical Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1‑year acute care or home health experience.
• Knowledge: Familiar with California regulatory bodies including Joint Commission, Title XXII, D.H.S., and HIPAA; knowledgeable and competent in nursing procedures and technical skilled interventions.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership in clinical practice, education, and applied research as evidenced by