About this opportunity
spectrumhealth lists this RN Wound Care Educator opportunity in royal oak, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Scope of work
Designs, delivers, and evaluates wound and ostomy care education for nursing staff, including orientation, annual competencies, and targeted unit-based education.
Develops and delivers education on pressure injury prevention, staging, documentation standards, and differentiation of wound etiologies (e.g., moisture-associated skin damage vs. pressure injury).
Provides just-in-time, bedside education to support safe and effective wound and ostomy care practices across all shifts.
Supports development, onboarding, and ongoing mentoring of unit-based Skin Champions to extend wound care expertise throughout the organization.
Serves as a clinical resource and consultant for complex, non-healing, or high-risk wounds in collaboration with bedside nurses and providers.
Participates in proactive skin rounds and patient assessments to reinforce prevention strategies and evidence-based practice.
Provides consultation and education support to off-shift and weekend staff as scheduled
Monitors wound-related quality indicators, including HAPI trends, and collaborates with nursing leadership on improvement strategies.
Participates in pressure injury prevalence studies and supports follow-up education and action planning as applicable.
Conducts and supports audits of wound-related documentation (LDAs) to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
Aligns education efforts with audit findings, quality data, and organizational priorities
Develops and maintains standardized wound and ostomy reference tools, including quick-reference guides and documentation tip sheets.
Assists in reviewing and updating wound care policies, procedures, and documentation standards to align with evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborates with leadership and value analysis to evaluate wound care products, equipment, and support surfaces.
Contributes to the development of short- and long-term education roadmaps to support sustained improvement in wound care outcomes.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree
2 years of relevant experience Required
Registered Nurse (RN) -State of Michigan Upon Hire required And
Wound Care, Certified (WCC) - NAWCO National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy Upon Hire required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
Primary Location: SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
Department Name
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
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Worksite address
royal oak, MI, 48073, US
Who can apply
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