Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care - Full Time, Days - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care at our Hyde Park Campus.

A Clinical Nurse Educator- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care is a nurse that serves as a clinical resource for patients with acute and chronic wounds (e.g., pressure ulcers, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds), other integumentary disruptions (e.g., Graft versus Host Disease, Moisture Associated Skin Damage), ostomy and continence needs. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical assessment and recommendations for treatment/diagnostics, education and quality improvement.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000!

Essential Job Functions

• Provides consultation of the patient with impaired skin integrity (problem as identified by consult request) to develop individualized plan of care and attain expected outcomes.
• During consults, uses the opportunity to educate staff and family members.
• Provides guidance to staff in implementing protocols to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surfaces.
• Provides appropriate education to patients, caregivers and staff regarding Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care.
• Participates in developing and implementing procedures and protocols, based on current evidence including national guidelines, to deliver care to the patients.
• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in wound/skin care
• Participates and collaborates with nursing leadership in quality improvement and evidence-based practice projects/activities as appropriate.
• Engages in professional development activities.
• Maintains and submits required activity logs to the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
• Current RN Illinois license
• Minimum three years of nursing practice
• Wound Care Experience
• Knowledge and previous application of adult learning principles
• Demonstrated complex decision-making skills and problem solving ability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Certification as Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) 
• Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor or manager preferred.
• Previous experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing leadership committees 

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: 1.0 Full time
• Shift: Day, 7am-5:30pm  4-10 hour shifts per week
• Work Location: Hyde Park in Chicago, IL
• Unit/Department: Wound,Ostomy and Continence Care
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.