Clinic Nurse-Wound

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Wound/Ostomy nurse works under the direction of the Physician to provide direct, age-specific, and culturally appropriate patient care using the nursing process and knowledge of growth and development principles. The nurse serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates leadership, and serves as a preceptor. This registered nurse has demonstrated expertise, knowledge, competence, and skills in wound and/or ostomy care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a registered nursing program.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience.
• South Carolina RN nursing license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Obtain Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) certification within 18 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of wound care experience.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN).

Responsibilities

• Complete and coordinate patient assessments and provide hands-on expert wound and ostomy care.
• Measure and record vital signs, take patient medical histories and chief complaints, and accurately document information in the medical chart.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies.
• Pick up and distribute sterile supplies from the sterile processing department daily.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
• Assist with scheduling tests and treatments.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Assist providers with examinations and minor office surgery.
• Adhere to and practice appropriate infection control policies and procedures.
• Screen, manage, and follow up on telephone messages from patients, referrals, and pharmacies.
• Prepare and electronically send prescriptions per provider orders.
• Apply dressings and remove sutures as ordered by the provider.
• Explain patients’ problems, medications, and procedures to them.
• Use printed handouts, booklets, samples, examples, and video or computer programs as applicable.
• Develop and present educational programs and materials to patients and staff to support competent wound and/or ostomy care.
• Apply dressings and wraps as ordered by the provider.
• Apply hard casts and soft casts according to clinical protocols to ensure consistent application.
• Use CPR skills when required.
• Dispose of biohazard waste according to state standards.
• Maintain OSHA requirements and practice OSHA standards.
• Perform accurate, legal, and ethical documentation at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed