Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound & Ostomy Care
Company: Alameda Health System
Location: Piedmont
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary JOB SUMMARY Under general direction, evaluates and
diagnoses the nursing problems of patients. Directs appropriate
patient care treatment, counseling and education of patients and
their families. Assists nursing staff in the evaluation of patients
and the provisions of nursing care. Provides a full range of
clinical and consultative services. Acts as consultant to
non-medical program directors, staff and the families of patients
providing instruction and consultation regarding medical and
nursing procedures. Performs related duties as required. DUTIES &
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS NOTE: The following are the duties
performed by employees in this classification, however, employees
may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all
duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the
classification. Assess, treat and/or provide consultation for
treatment and skin care for patient who currently have or at risk
for development of conditions of altered skin integrity; conduct
regular skin care rounds, providing education for direct care staff
with respect to skin care and wound treatment and prevention;
ensure optimal care delivery with respect to wound and skin care;
provide education to direct care personnel, patient and family
members on appropriate wound treatment and skin care. Assist care
providers in determination of treatment and adherence to treatment
protocols that will optimize prevention of development or extension
of wounds or skin breakdown; act as consultant for physicians,
nursing personnel and other care providers with respect to wound
care prevention and treatment methodologies; maintain knowledge of
current prevention and treatment regimens and ensure policies and
procedures are reflective of current best practice. Assists in
formulating policies and procedures necessary to provide quality of
care to patients in area of specialization. Assumes responsibility
for the treatment of individuals, groups, and families; evaluates
patients; recommends treatment plans; affects positive changes in
patient behavior through diagnosis and treatment of patient
illness. Collaborate with the DONs to develop, implement, hardwire
and evaluate compliance with strategies that prevent development of
altered skin integrity conditions while individuals are receiving
care at AHS. Consults with other health care team members regarding
patient progress; and develops nursing care plans consultations
with nursing staff. Contributes to the expansion of the body of
knowledge in nursing within area of specialization. Establishes
standards for nursing practice in consultation with nursing
administrative leadership. In collaboration with Direct Care
Providers, continually monitor patients who currently have or at
risk for developing complications related to skin breakdown, and
implement strategies to prevent this from occurring. Maintains
current knowledge and competency in area of specialization and in
professional practice. Provides administrative and educational
guidance to staff; keeps abreast of current trends in area of
specialization; serves on planning and evaluation committees;
attends and may conduct staff meetings and training sessions.
Serves as consultant to nursing staff, physicians, and other health
care providers in areas of specialization. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience : Demonstrated clinical competence and in-depth
knowledge in a specialty area with at least two years of clinical
experience in area of specialization and Master’s degree in Nursing
from a recognized program in clinical specialization; OR four years
of clinical experience in area of specialization and possession of
an American Nurses’ Association Specialty Certification; OR two
years of clinical experience in area of specialization and
possession of an American Nurses’ Association Clinical Specialist
Certification. Preferred Education: Graduate of an accredited
Nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Wound, Ostomy certification
(WOCN). Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support
Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other
advanced life support certifications may be required per
unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a
Registered Nurse in the State of California. PAY RANGE $87.86 to
$120.24 per hour The pay range for this position reflects the base
pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation
will be determined based on several factors, including but not
limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure
and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective
bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the
organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions
a generous comprehensive benefits program. Highland General
Hospital HGH Nursing Administration Services As Needed / Per Diem
Varies Nursing FTE: 0.01
Keywords: Alameda Health System, San Bruno , Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound & Ostomy Care, Healthcare , Piedmont, California
