CLINICAL EDUCATOR - WOUND CARE
Company: Sinai Health System
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 5, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us: At Sinai Health System d/b/a Sinai Chicago, we take
health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more
than just medicine, technology, tests, and treatments, it is about
really caring for people with dignity and respect. That is what we
do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs
of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.
Position Purpose: The Clinical Educator - Wound, Ostomy and
Continence Care serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff in
the provision of care for patients with acute and chronic wounds
(i.e., pressure injuries, arterial ulcers, surgical wounds), issues
with skin integrity, ostomy, and continence needs. This role's
professional responsibilities are carried out through direct
patient care, clinical assessment and recommendations for
treatment, education, and quality improvement. Key Job Activities:
Provides consultation and subject matter expertise related to
impaired skin integrity issues and assists the clinical team
develop an individualized plan of care to improve the patient's
expected outcomes. Educates staff, patients, and/or family members
during consults. Provides staff guidance in implementing
evidence-based practice to identify, control or eliminate etiologic
factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate
support surfaces Participates in developing and implementing
procedures that are evidence-based practice guidelines l (i.e.,
National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators - NDNQI, National
Pressure Injury Advisory Panel - NPIAP, etc.) 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 to maintain current
clinical/educational knowledge and skills through attendance at
conferences, seminars and workshops. Conducts routine needs
assessments and develops educational programs to meet identified
needs based upon assessment outcomes. Performs other duties as
assigned. Education and Work Experience: Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) required, master's (MSN) degree preferred. Minimum
three years of nursing practice. Wound Care Experience Previous
experience working within multidisciplinary teams or nursing
leadership committees Knowledge and previous application of adult
learning principles Demonstrated complex decision-making skills and
problem-solving ability. Demonstrated leadership skills evidenced
by serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, or manager preferred.
Knowledge and Skills: Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software
systems preferred. Certifications/Licenses: Current RN Illinois
license. Certification as Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse
(CWOCN) preferred Additional Information NA
Keywords: Sinai Health System, Downers Grove , CLINICAL EDUCATOR - WOUND CARE, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
