Develops, evaluates, coordinates and/or provides educational programs and/or materials related to ostomy and wound care management to meet the interests and needs of patients, family, staff, physicians, and the community. Coordinates and provides care along the continuum with appropriate disciplines to establish and provide quality patient care. Performs ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and documentation of patient care provision in response to ostomy care and modalities of wound care management therapy and recommends change to treatment protocols as needed. Coordinates development and revision of policies and protocols as related to ostomy and wound care management in collaboration with nursing and other disciplines and medical staff based on evidence-based practices. Serves as a consultant providing expert knowledge related to ostomy and wound care management support to physician, staff, patients, families, and instructors and students of nursing and allied health programs. Tracks and supports outcomes to improve the quality of care along the continuum. Evaluates and appropriately incorporates evidence-based findings in wound, ostomy, and continence care into clinical practice. Plans, implements, evaluates and provides direct patient care plans based on the individual patient and family needs, situational and procedural complexities. Consults with appropriate members of the healthcare team as indicated. Sets priorities in planning and organizing patient wound and ostomy care. Attends a minimum of 12 contact hours of education annually. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Certification must be obtained within two years unless determined otherwise by the department leader. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nurse leader. Education Required:BSN in Nursing required. Will consider ASN if currently enrolled in BSN program. Experience Required:3 years of clinical nursing required. 1-year clinical specialty/subspecialty required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from patient volume Is an effective team player