Position Summary Provides education and consultative services for wound and ostomy patients, families, and clinical staff. Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and a superior patient experience within the frame work of shared governance Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Facilities and coordinates patient care of wound and ostomy patient in a fiscally responsible manner. 2. Documentation of care 3. Maintains Professional Development 4. Education of Patient and family and Clinical staff 5. Patient Advocate 6. Maintain Patient Safety Work Contact Group (Internal/External) All HMC employees, patients and their families, physicians and the public Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Clinical Coordinator of Wound Care Supervises (position(s): Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Nurse Intern, Unit Coordinator, Patient Safety Assistant Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: ? All Hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. ? Or is Associates Degree or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN program and completed within 4 years of hire Preferred: None Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: ? 2 years nursing experience including care of the ostomy patient and patients with pressure ulcers and draining wounds. ? Computer literate Preferred: None License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current RN licensure Preferred: Certification in enterostermal therapy/wound care Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: ? Knowledgeable of specialty beds and Skin care products. ? Excellent interpersonal skills. ? Ability to identify problems and resolve them using evidence based research in a systematic approach.