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.

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