Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse - Monroe

Ochsner Health • Monroe, LA

137d

About The Position

This job acts as a registered nurse who uses the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the specialty area to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and reassess the care of patients with wound care ostomy needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider status according to American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• 2 years of wound care experience.
• Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) course completion.
• WOCN, WCC, or CWS Certification or other approved wound care related certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care of skin/wound conditions involving the identification, assessment, management, and ongoing evaluation of patients with alterations in skin/tissue integrity.
• Provides patient care based on scientific principles/nursing theory and evidence-based practice.
• Provides preventive and therapeutic measures for patients with wound/ostomy needs.
• Collaborates with interprofessional healthcare professionals to develop appropriate plans of care for patients with wound/ostomy needs including nutritional and psychosocial needs.
• Provides patient education regarding prevention and care of skin breakdown, wound, and/or ostomy management.
• Provides education and delegation of wound/ostomy care management and interventions to staff nurses, LPN wound care specialists, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Uses evidence-based knowledge and research findings to guide practice and develop strategies/interventions to manage care.
• Leads interprofessional teams to communicate, collaborate, and consult effectively.
• Evaluates processes, policies, procedures, and protocols/guidelines for care of patients with acute or chronic wounds.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree