Job Description
UPMC Cranberry Passavant is hiring a Part Time Wound Care Specialist.
8-week orientation working 5 days/week THEN transition to working 3 days/week – 1 day on the wound side 2 days in HBO
NO travel, NO holiday, NO weekend
Responsibilities
- Use critical thinking to assess clinical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients, especially those requiring ostomy or skin care, ensuring continuity of care post-discharge.
- Apply evidence-based practices and align with national standards (e.g., NPUAP, WOCN) to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
- Foster compassionate, patient-centered care by building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Serve as a clinical expert and role model in wound, ostomy, and continence care; provide education and mentorship to students, new hires, and peers.
- Lead and participate in staff development through in-services, lectures, journal clubs, and sharing of professional resources.
- Support unit-based skin care committees and contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in product evaluations to ensure cost-effective, high-quality care.
- Promote a healthy work environment by modeling cultural awareness, addressing workplace issues, and maintaining work-life balance.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, ensuring clear documentation and coordination of care plans.
- Engage in shared governance, hospital-wide councils, and team leadership to drive positive change and innovation in patient care.
- Continuously seek feedback and pursue professional growth within the specialty.
Job Tags
Part time, 3 days per week,